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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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1,129-acre lake near Fryeburg. The lake tops out around 45 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
Traced from the shoreline, Lovewell Pond runs 1,115 acres with 8.5 miles of edge, broken up by 2 islands. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.8) — enough points and pockets to pattern. 46% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. Figure 2.4 mi of water from one end to the other, 1 mi at the beam. The water lies in Oxford County. The nearest mapped water is Kezar Pond, 6 mi to the north.
In spring, brook trout run shallow here, mostly 2 to 15 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 10 to 30 ft before dropping to 3 to 20 ft for winter. Summer brook trout concentrate at Break off the point, a prime-rated drop-off around 25 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (4 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (25 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (4 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Shallow bay flat (5 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
In spring, brown bullhead run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 3 to 12 ft, and winter fish settle into 10 to 25 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 5 ft, rated prime for spring brown bullhead. Time it for after dark and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | dusk & night | Shallow bay flat (5 ft) | |
| Summer | 3 to 12 ft | night & dusk | Shallow bay flat (5 ft) | |
| Fall | 5 to 15 ft | dusk | Shallow bay flat (5 ft) | |
| Winter | 10 to 25 ft | midday | Deep basin (44 ft) |
Spring puts burbot in skinny water — 14 to 45 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 14 to 45 ft, and winter fish hold in 11 to 45 ft. Spring burbot concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 44 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around after dark and midday. A heavy jig + cut bait covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 14 to 45 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (44 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 14 to 45 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (44 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 14 to 45 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (44 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 11 to 45 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (44 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Early season lake whitefish use the shallows, holding in 15 to 45 ft. Even in summer they hold at 14 to 45 ft; winter keeps them in 14 to 45 ft. Put Deep basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 44 ft that grades prime for summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Tie on a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15 to 45 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (25 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 14 to 45 ft | dawn | Deep basin (44 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Break off the point (25 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 14 to 45 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (44 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
Count 7 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 44 ft.
Access data: Maine GeoLibrary — Boat Launches (Maine IF&W / DACF). Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Maine waters are set by the Maine IFW — and special regulations can apply to Lovewell Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Maine fishing regulations →
Lovewell Pond is about 45 ft (14 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, brown bullhead, burbot, lake whitefish on Lovewell Pond.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 44 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in spring. 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 Lovewell 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.
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More water nearby: Oxford County fishing maps (19 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.