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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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30-acre lake near Oxbow Twp. The lake tops out around 38 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
Lower Black Pond maps at 30 acres behind 0.9 miles of shoreline. Its 1.1 shoreline index means few bank features; the contours below do the pattern work. Littoral water — the productive band under ~15 ft — makes up 35% of this chart. The basin spans about 0.3 mi end to end and 0.2 mi across at its widest. It sits in Oxford County. Its nearest charted neighbour, Upper Black Pond, is 2 mi to the northwest.
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 Shoreline break: a drop-off around 30 ft that scores prime in summer. 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 | Shallow bay flat (8 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline break (30 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 | Shallow bay flat (8 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
The chart marks 4 structure features on Lower Black Pond; the deepest is Deep basin at about 37 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 Lower Black Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Maine fishing regulations →
Lower Black Pond is about 38 ft (12 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 Lower Black Pond.
Shoreline break is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 30 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by 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 Lower Black 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.
Upper Black Pond 2 mi · Abbie Pond 3 mi · Barker Pond 4 mi · Rump Pond 5 mi · Cupsuptic Pond 5 mi · Otter Pond 5 mi · BOUNDARY POND 7 mi, NH · Parmachenee Lake 8 mi · South Boundary Pond 8 mi · Little Island Pond 8 mi · Grants Pond 9 mi · Beaver Pond 9 mi
See how Lower Black Pond stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Maine
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.