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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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95-acre lake near T3 R10 WELS. The lake tops out around 33 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Here's the year, species by species, as the scoring engine sees it.
On the chart, Kidney Pond draws 95 acres inside 2.3 miles of shoreline, with a single island in the mix. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.7) — enough points and pockets to pattern. About 86% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. End to end it runs roughly 0.5 mi, about 0.5 mi across. The water lies in Piscataquis County. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Lily Pad Pond, 1 mi south of here.
Spring puts brook trout in skinny water — 2 to 15 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 10 to 30 ft; cold water stacks them in 3 to 20 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 30 ft, rated prime for summer brook trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm covers the summer program.
| 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 | Deep basin (30 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 (9 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
The chart marks 6 structure features on Kidney Pond; the deepest is Deep basin at about 30 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 Kidney Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Maine fishing regulations →
Kidney Pond is about 33 ft (10 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 Kidney Pond.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 30 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each 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 Kidney 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.
Lily Pad Pond 1 mi · Daicey Pond 1 mi · Little Rocky Pond 1 mi · Elbow Pond 1 mi · Tracy Pond 2 mi · Lost Pond 2 mi · Slaughter Pond 2 mi · Foss and Knowlton Pond 3 mi · Horserace Ponds 4 mi · Little Hurd Pond 5 mi · Woodman Pond 5 mi · Daisey Pond 6 mi
See how Kidney Pond stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Maine
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.