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Rating depth structure for brown trout.
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1,764-acre lake near Stetsontown Township. The lake tops out around 116 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.
Drawn out, this is 1,902 acres of water rimmed by 20.5 miles of bank, with 6 islands in the mix. An index of 3.4 puts the bank firmly in maze territory: point after pocket after cove, every one a casting target. About 12% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Tip to tip the water measures near 5.7 mi with a 1.7-mi widest point. The water lies in Franklin County. For a second option, Flatiron Pond lies 3 mi southeast.
Start shallow in spring: brook trout sit in 2 to 15 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 10 to 30 ft; cold water stacks them in 3 to 20 ft. Top water on the chart: Kennebago River inflow, an inflow / creek mouth in the 2 ft range, prime in spring. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Kennebago River inflow (2 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Kennebago River inflow (2 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Kennebago River inflow (2 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Kennebago River inflow (2 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Early season brown trout use the shallows, holding in 3 to 25 ft. Summer is a 25 to 60 ft game here, winter a 5 to 35 ft one. The chart's best answer is Kennebago River inflow — inflow / creek mouth, 2 ft, prime for spring. Best bite is after dark and early morning. Tie on a spoon at the thermocline or a deep stickbait (night) and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Kennebago River inflow (2 ft) | Stickbait off planer boards (shallow), Small spoon along mud lines |
| Summer | 25 to 60 ft | night & dawn | Break off the point (52 ft) | Spoon at the thermocline, Deep stickbait (night) |
| Fall | 5 to 30 ft | dusk & dawn | Kennebago River inflow (2 ft) | Jerkbait over gravel, Casting spoon |
| Winter | 5 to 35 ft | dawn | Kennebago River inflow (2 ft) | Jigging spoon, Small stickbait (slow) |
The chart marks 10 structure features on Kennebago Lake; the deepest is Deep basin at about 116 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 Kennebago Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Maine fishing regulations →
Kennebago Lake is about 116 ft (35 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, brown trout on Kennebago Lake.
Kennebago River inflow is the top-rated area: an inflow / creek mouth in about 2 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in spring. 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 Kennebago Lake 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.
Flatiron Pond 3 mi · John's Pond 3 mi · Kamankeag Pond 5 mi · Ross Pond 9 mi · Rangeley Lake 10 mi · Secret Pond 11 mi · Long Pond 11 mi · Cupsuptic Pond 11 mi · Beaver Pond 11 mi · L Pond 12 mi · Little Island Pond 12 mi · Big Island Pond 13 mi
See how Kennebago Lake stacks up: best brown trout lakes in Maine · 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.