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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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135-acre lake near T8 R14 WELS. The lake tops out around 58 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Johnson Pond maps at 134 acres behind 3.6 miles of shoreline, broken up by 2 islands. A development index of 2.2 means a maze of bays and points: far more casting targets than a round bowl of the same size. About 56% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Call it 1.1 mi long by 0.6 mi wide at the broadest reach. It sits in Piscataquis County. Its nearest charted neighbour, Allagash Lake, is 2 mi to the east.
Come spring, look for brook trout tight to the bank in 2 to 15 ft. Expect a summer slide to 10 to 30 ft, then a winter hold in 3 to 20 ft. Start at Break off the point. It's a drop-off holding about 17 ft of water and rates prime come summer. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (3 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (17 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (3 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Break off the point (17 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Johnson Pond carries 6 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 57 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 Johnson Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Johnson Pond is about 58 ft (18 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 Johnson Pond.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 17 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by 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 Johnson 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.
Allagash Lake 2 mi · Narrow Pond 4 mi · Upper Ellis Pond 4 mi · Poland Pond 4 mi · Little Wadleigh Pond 5 mi · Lower Ellis Pond 5 mi · Wadleigh Pond 7 mi · Saint Francis Lake 8 mi · Caucomgomoc Lake 8 mi · Desolation Pond 9 mi · Big Eagle Lake 12 mi · Ross Lake 12 mi
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More water nearby: Piscataquis County fishing maps (191 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.