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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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26-acre lake near Misery Gore Twp. The lake tops out around 14 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
Traced from the shoreline, Horseshoe Pond runs 26 acres with 2 miles of edge, broken up by 2 islands. A development index of 2.8 means a maze of bays and points: far more casting targets than a round bowl of the same size. Every acre of it sits shallower than ~15 ft: one big littoral zone, cover and forage throughout. The basin spans about 0.4 mi end to end and 0.3 mi across at its widest. You'll find it in Somerset County. For a second option, Durgin Pond lies 5 mi southeast.
In spring, brook trout run shallow here, mostly 2 to 14 ft. Summer keeps them at 4 to 14 ft, and they winter in 2 to 14 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 11 ft, rated prime for summer brook trout. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 14 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (4 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 4 to 14 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (11 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 14 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (4 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 2 to 14 ft | dawn | Deep basin (11 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Structure-wise the chart holds 5 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 11 ft.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Maine waters are set by the Maine IFW — and special regulations can apply to Horseshoe Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Maine fishing regulations →
Horseshoe Pond is about 14 ft (4 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Anglers target brook trout on Horseshoe Pond.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 11 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For brook trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Horseshoe Pond is regulated by the Maine IFW. Check the official Maine regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Durgin Pond 5 mi · Little Berry Pond 5 mi · Upper Misery Pond 6 mi · Chase Stream Pond 7 mi · Misery Pond 7 mi · Ten Thousand Acre Pond 8 mi · Long Pond 9 mi · Tobey Pond 10 mi · Island Pond 10 mi · Roderique Pond 10 mi · Attean Pond 10 mi · Horseshoe Pond 11 mi
See how Horseshoe Pond stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Maine
More water nearby: Somerset County fishing maps (76 charts). Browse all Maine fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry: published agency survey data. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.