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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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21-acre lake near Katahdin Iron Works 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. Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.
The outline encloses 20 acres, worked by 1.1 miles of shoreline. With a 1.7 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. There is no deep basin to speak of — the entire surface is under ~15 ft, prime weed water end to end. End to end it runs roughly 0.4 mi, about 0.2 mi across. It sits in Piscataquis County. Big Houston Pond sits 1 mi west — the closest neighbouring chart.
Spring brook trout on Little Houston Pond hold shallow, usually 2 to 14 ft. Depth-wise the year is flat: 4 to 14 ft in summer, 2 to 14 ft once it turns cold. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 13 ft, prime for summer. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 14 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (5 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 4 to 14 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (13 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 14 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (5 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 2 to 14 ft | dawn | Deep basin (13 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Little Houston Pond carries 4 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 13 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 Little Houston Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Little Houston 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 Little Houston Pond.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 13 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 Little Houston 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.
Big Houston Pond 1 mi · West Chairback Pond 4 mi · East Chairback Pond 4 mi · Burden Pond 6 mi · Little Benson Pond 6 mi · Spruce Mtn Ponds-West 6 mi · Middle Branch Pond 7 mi · Greenwood Pond 7 mi · Second Buttermilk Pond 7 mi · Big Benson Pond 8 mi · Mill Brook Pond 8 mi · Lake Onawa 9 mi
See how Little Houston 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.