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Rating depth structure for yellow perch.
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3,380-acre lake near Lobster Township. The lake tops out around 107 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
The outline encloses 3,373 acres, worked by 27.7 miles of shoreline, with 20 islands in the mix. A development index of 3.4 means a maze of bays and points: far more casting targets than a round bowl of the same size. About 27% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Call it 4.8 mi long by 2.6 mi wide at the broadest reach. It sits in Piscataquis County. If the bite dies, Blood Pond is 6 mi to the southeast.
Early season lake trout use the shallows, holding in 10 to 40 ft. Expect a summer slide to 32 to 107 ft, then a winter hold in 20 to 80 ft. Put Deep basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 97 ft that grades prime for summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Tie on a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (15 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 32 to 107 ft | dawn | Deep basin (97 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Shoreline point (15 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 20 to 80 ft | dawn | Break off the point (70 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Come spring, look for landlocked salmon tight to the bank in 1 to 15 ft. Expect a summer slide to 25 to 60 ft, then a winter hold in 10 to 40 ft. Start at Creek inflow. It's an inflow / creek mouth holding about 6 ft of water and rates prime come spring. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. A dodger + streamer down deep or a thin spoon on lead core is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Creek inflow (6 ft) | Streamer flies (Grey Ghost) off boards, Thin spoon (Mooselook style) |
| Summer | 25 to 60 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (70 ft) | Dodger + streamer down deep, Thin spoon on lead core |
| Fall | 5 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Creek inflow (6 ft) | Casting spoon at the mouths, Streamers |
| Winter | 10 to 40 ft | dawn | Shoreline point (15 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Swedish pimple + smelt |
When the water first warms, white perch slide up into 4 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 15 to 40 ft, and by winter most fish are in 20 to 50 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Creek inflow: an inflow / creek mouth around 6 ft that scores prime in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Keep a small spinner rig drifted or a 1/8 oz jigging spoon rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | dusk | Creek inflow (6 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner (silver) |
| Summer | 15 to 40 ft | dawn | Deep basin (97 ft) | Small spinner rig drifted, 1/8 oz jigging spoon |
| Fall | 15 to 45 ft | midday | Deep basin (97 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Blade bait |
| Winter | 20 to 50 ft | dusk | Deep basin (97 ft) | Small rattle spoon, Tungsten + spikes |
When the water first warms, brook trout slide up into 2 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 10 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 3 to 20 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Creek inflow: an inflow / creek mouth around 6 ft that scores prime in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Keep a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Creek inflow (6 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Creek inflow (9 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Creek inflow (6 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Creek inflow (6 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Spring brown bullhead on Lobster Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 8 ft. By summer they slide out to 3 to 12 ft, and by winter most fish are in 10 to 25 ft. The chart's best answer is Shallow bay flat — weed flat, 2 ft, prime for spring. Prime time lands in after dark and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | dusk & night | Shallow bay flat (2 ft) | |
| Summer | 3 to 12 ft | night & dusk | Shallow feeding flat (4 ft) | |
| Fall | 5 to 15 ft | dusk | Old creek channel (14 ft) | |
| Winter | 10 to 25 ft | midday | Old creek channel (14 ft) |
Early season burbot use the shallows, holding in 25 to 70 ft. Expect a summer slide to 32 to 107 ft, then a winter hold in 15 to 60 ft. Put Deep basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 97 ft that grades prime for summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in after dark and midday. Tie on a heavy jig + cut bait and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 25 to 70 ft | night & dusk | Break off the point (70 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 32 to 107 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (97 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 30 to 80 ft | night & dusk | Break off the point (70 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 15 to 60 ft | night & dusk | Break off the point (70 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Lobster Lake also holds yellow perch (10 to 30 ft in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
Lobster Lake carries 11 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 97 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 Lobster Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Maine fishing regulations →
Lobster Lake is about 107 ft (33 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 lake trout, landlocked salmon, white perch, brook trout, brown bullhead, burbot, yellow perch on Lobster Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 97 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
For lake trout, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Lobster 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.
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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.