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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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74-acre lake near T7 R14 WELS. The lake tops out around 6 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Lower Ellis Pond maps at 74 acres behind 2.2 miles of shoreline — 3 islands included. A middling shoreline index (1.9) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. All of it is shallow-zone water — under ~15 ft across the entire basin, so the food chain has the run of the place. Call it 0.7 mi long by 0.4 mi wide at the broadest reach. It sits in Piscataquis County. Its nearest charted neighbour, Upper Ellis Pond, is 2 mi to the west.
When the water first warms, brook trout slide up into 1 to 6 ft. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 2 to 6 ft, winter 1 to 6 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 6 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 | 1 to 6 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 2 to 6 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (6 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 1 to 6 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 1 to 6 ft | dawn | Deep basin (6 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Structure-wise the chart holds 6 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 6 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 Ellis Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Maine fishing regulations →
Lower Ellis Pond is about 6 ft (2 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 Ellis Pond.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
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 Ellis 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 Ellis Pond 2 mi · Allagash Lake 3 mi · Poland Pond 5 mi · Johnson Pond 5 mi · Caucomgomoc Lake 7 mi · Narrow Pond 8 mi · Longley Pond 8 mi · Big Eagle Lake 9 mi · Umbazooksus Lake 9 mi · Little Wadleigh Pond 10 mi · Indian Pond 10 mi · Chamberlain Lake 10 mi
See how Lower Ellis Pond 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.