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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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155-acre lake near T11 R8 WELS. The lake tops out around 5 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.
On the chart, McGowan Pond draws 155 acres inside 3.2 miles of shoreline. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.8) — enough points and pockets to pattern. 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 1.1 mi long by 0.4 mi wide at the broadest reach. You'll find it in Aroostook County. For a second option, Clayton Lake lies 4 mi north.
Spring puts brook trout in skinny water — 1 to 5 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 2 to 5 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 5 ft. Summer brook trout concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 5 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 5 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (2 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 2 to 5 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (5 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 1 to 5 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (2 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 1 to 5 ft | dawn | Deep basin (5 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
McGowan Pond carries 5 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 5 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 McGowan Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Maine fishing regulations →
McGowan Pond is about 5 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 McGowan Pond.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. The interactive chart above rates every 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 McGowan 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.
Clayton Lake 4 mi · Center Pond 9 mi · Horseshoe Pond 11 mi · Mink Marsh Pond 11 mi · Mooseleuk Lake 11 mi · McPherson Pond 11 mi · Fish River Lake 12 mi · Upper Hudson Pond 12 mi · Lost Pond 13 mi · Round Pond 14 mi · Ferguson Pond 15 mi · Upper Island Pond 17 mi
See how McGowan Pond stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Maine
More water nearby: Aroostook County fishing maps (85 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.