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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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7-acre lake near Township E. The lake tops out around 22 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
On the chart, Little Swift River Pd draws 7 acres inside 0.4 miles of shoreline. At index 1 the outline is almost a bowl — read the depth changes, not the shoreline. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 83% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. The water lies in Franklin County. For a second option, Sabbath Day Pond lies 3 mi west.
Spring puts brook trout in skinny water — 2 to 15 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 7 to 22 ft; cold water stacks them in 3 to 20 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 21 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 | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 7 to 22 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (21 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Shoreline break (5 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
The chart marks 3 structure features on Little Swift River Pd; the deepest is Deep basin at about 21 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 Little Swift River Pd specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Maine fishing regulations →
Little Swift River Pd is about 22 ft (7 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 Swift River Pd.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 21 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 Swift River Pd 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.
Sabbath Day Pond 3 mi · Mountain Pond 4 mi · Rangeley Lake 9 mi · Ross Pond 10 mi · Redington Pond 12 mi · Webb Lake 13 mi · Ellis Pond 14 mi · Kamankeag Pond 15 mi · Flatiron Pond 16 mi · C Pond 17 mi · Day Mountain Pond 17 mi · John's Pond 18 mi
See how Little Swift River Pd 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.