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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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8-acre lake near T4 R10 WELS. The lake tops out around 10 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
Traced from the shoreline, Little Wassataquoik Lk runs 7 acres with 0.6 miles of edge — one island included. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.5) — enough points and pockets to pattern. Every acre of it sits shallower than ~15 ft: one big littoral zone, cover and forage throughout. You'll find it in Piscataquis County. For a second option, Wassataquoik Lake lies 1 mi southeast.
Spring puts brook trout in skinny water — 1 to 10 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 3 to 10 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 10 ft. Summer brook trout concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 9 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. 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 | 1 to 10 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (2 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 3 to 10 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (9 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 1 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 2 to 10 ft | dawn | Deep basin (9 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Count 4 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 9 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 Wassataquoik Lk specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Maine fishing regulations →
Little Wassataquoik Lk is about 10 ft (3 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 Wassataquoik Lk.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 9 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. The interactive chart above rates every 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 Little Wassataquoik Lk 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.
Wassataquoik Lake 1 mi · Six Ponds #3 2 mi · Six Ponds #4 2 mi · Deep Pond 3 mi · Pogy Pond 3 mi · Russell Pond 4 mi · Dwelley Pond 4 mi · Weed Pond 4 mi · Upper South Branch Pd 5 mi · Lower South Branch Pond 6 mi · Nesowadnehunk Lake 6 mi · Little Nesowadnehunk L 7 mi
See how Little Wassataquoik Lk 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.