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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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252-acre lake near Davis Twp. The lake tops out around 49 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
The drawn water covers 250 acres wrapped in 2.9 miles of bank. Its 1.3 shoreline index means few bank features; the contours below do the pattern work. 32% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. Tip to tip the water measures near 1.2 mi with a 0.6-mi widest point. Franklin County claims this one. If the bite dies, Kennebago Lake is 3 mi to the northeast.
When the water first warms, brook trout slide up into 2 to 15 ft. Summer is a 10 to 30 ft game here, winter a 3 to 20 ft one. Start at Main-lake point. It's a point holding about 4 ft of water and rates prime come spring. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. Keep a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (4 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (36 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (4 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
John's Pond carries 7 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 49 ft down.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Maine waters are set by the Maine IFW — and special regulations can apply to John's Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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John's Pond is about 49 ft (15 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 John's Pond.
Main-lake point is the top-rated area: a point in about 4 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in spring. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
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 John's 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.
Kennebago Lake 3 mi · Kamankeag Pond 3 mi · Flatiron Pond 4 mi · Ross Pond 8 mi · Rangeley Lake 9 mi · Cupsuptic Pond 12 mi · Aziscohos Lake 12 mi · Parmachenee Lake 12 mi · Secret Pond 12 mi · Long Pond 13 mi · Otter Pond 13 mi · Beaver Pond 13 mi
See how John's Pond stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Maine
More water nearby: Franklin County fishing maps (27 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.