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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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36-acre lake near Bowerbank. The lake tops out around 36 ft. The depth chart comes from Maine Department of Environmental Protection bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The rest of this page walks each species through its year, using the map's own scoring.
Drawn out, this is 36 acres of water rimmed by 1 miles of bank. Nearly circular (index 1.2), so the story is the bottom, not the bank. Roughly 64% of the water is 15 ft or less, the band where the food chain lives. End to end it runs roughly 0.3 mi, about 0.3 mi across. You'll find it in Piscataquis County. For a second option, Second Buttermilk Pond lies 1 mi northwest.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: brook trout in 2 to 15 ft. As the season builds they drop to 10 to 30 ft, wintering in 3 to 20 ft. Top water on the chart: Break off the point, a drop-off in the 22 ft range, prime in summer. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm gets it done.
| 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 (22 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 | Shallow bay flat (5 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Spring brown trout on Mill Brook Pond hold shallow, usually 3 to 25 ft. By summer they slide out to 11 to 36 ft, and by winter most fish are in 5 to 35 ft. The chart's best answer is Break off the point — drop-off, 22 ft, prime for summer. Prime time lands in after dark and early morning. The summer box starts with a spoon at the thermocline or a deep stickbait (night).
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (9 ft) | Stickbait off planer boards (shallow), Small spoon along mud lines |
| Summer | 11 to 36 ft chart-limited; documented 25 to 60 ft | night & dawn | Break off the point (22 ft) | Spoon at the thermocline, Deep stickbait (night) |
| Fall | 5 to 30 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (9 ft) | Jerkbait over gravel, Casting spoon |
| Winter | 5 to 35 ft | dawn | Break off the point (22 ft) | Jigging spoon, Small stickbait (slow) |
The chart marks 4 structure features on Mill Brook Pond; the deepest is Deep basin at about 35 ft.
| Date | Species | Count | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12 | Brook Trout | 250 | ~10" |
| May 5 | Brook Trout | 150 | ~10" |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 250 | ~8" |
| Apr 14 | Brook Trout | 150 | ~10" |
Source: Maine IFW stocking report, retrieved 2026-09-23.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Maine waters are set by the Maine IFW — and special regulations can apply to Mill Brook Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Mill Brook Pond is about 36 ft (11 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from Maine Department of Environmental Protection bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Anglers target brook trout, brown trout on Mill Brook Pond.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 22 ft of water that rates prime for brown 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.
Yes — per Maine IFW stocking report records, Mill Brook Pond was most recently stocked May 12 with 250 brook trout. The full stocking history is listed above.
Fishing on Mill Brook 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.
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More water nearby: Piscataquis County fishing maps (191 charts). Browse all Maine fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Depth data: Maine Department of Environmental Protection, Lake bathymetry. 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.