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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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108-acre lake near T5 R9 WELS. The lake tops out around 60 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.
Traced from the shoreline, Lower South Branch Pond runs 108 acres with 2.2 miles of edge. Index 1.5 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. 14% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. Tip to tip the water measures near 0.9 mi with a 0.3-mi widest point. You'll find it in Piscataquis County. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Upper South Branch Pd, 1 mi south of here.
Start shallow in spring: brook trout sit in 2 to 15 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 10 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 3 to 20 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 14 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (9 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (14 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (9 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Break off the point (14 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
The chart marks 5 structure features on Lower South Branch Pond; the deepest is Deep basin at about 60 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 South Branch Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Maine fishing regulations →
Lower South Branch Pond is about 60 ft (18 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 South Branch Pond.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 14 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated 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 Lower South Branch 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 South Branch Pd 1 mi · Lower Fowler Pond 3 mi · Middle Fowler Pond 3 mi · High Pond 4 mi · Long Pond 4 mi · Pogy Pond 5 mi · Weed Pond 5 mi · Little Wassataquoik Lk 6 mi · Wassataquoik Lake 6 mi · Six Ponds #4 7 mi · Six Ponds #3 7 mi · Hudson Pond 7 mi
See how Lower South Branch 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.