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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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67-acre lake near T10 R10 WELS. The lake tops out around 22 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
McPherson Pond maps at 67 acres behind 1.7 miles of shoreline. A middling shoreline index (1.5) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. Littoral water — the productive band under ~15 ft — makes up 82% of this chart. Tip to tip the water measures near 0.6 mi with a 0.4-mi widest point. It sits in Piscataquis County. Its nearest charted neighbour, Mink Marsh Pond, is 1 mi to the northwest.
Come spring, look for brook trout tight to the bank in 2 to 15 ft. Expect a summer slide to 7 to 22 ft, then a winter hold in 3 to 20 ft. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 22 ft of water and rates prime come summer. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (2 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 7 to 22 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (22 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (2 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Break off the point (11 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
The chart marks 6 structure features on McPherson Pond; the deepest is Deep basin at about 22 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 McPherson Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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McPherson Pond is about 22 ft (7 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 McPherson Pond.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 22 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. 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 McPherson 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.
Mink Marsh Pond 1 mi · Upper Hudson Pond 3 mi · Horseshoe Pond 3 mi · Lost Pond 4 mi · Mooseleuk Lake 5 mi · Upper Island Pond 5 mi · Peaked Mountain Pond 6 mi · Little Pleasant Pond 7 mi · Ragged Pond 7 mi · Clear Lake 7 mi · Brown Brook Pond 10 mi · Upper Portage Pond 11 mi
See how McPherson 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.