Sign inSign up free Sign inSign up free Sign inSign up freeLake depth chart
Today's read
Rating depth structure for brook trout.
Shared by DepthScout anglers. Exact spots stay private, always.
397-acre lake near T10 R9 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. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
On the chart, Mooseleuk Lake draws 395 acres inside 4.8 miles of shoreline — one island included. Index 1.7 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. There is no deep basin to speak of — the entire surface is under ~15 ft, prime weed water end to end. Tip to tip the water measures near 1.4 mi with a 0.7-mi widest point. The water lies in Piscataquis County. The nearest mapped water is McPherson Pond, 5 mi to the northwest.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: brook trout in 1 to 6 ft. The depth story barely changes: 2 to 6 ft through summer, 1 to 6 ft in winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. 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 | 1 to 6 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (3 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 (3 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 1 to 6 ft | dawn | Deep basin (6 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
The chart marks 6 structure features on Mooseleuk Lake; the deepest is Deep basin at about 6 ft.
Access data: Maine GeoLibrary — Boat Launches (Maine IF&W / DACF). Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Maine waters are set by the Maine IFW — and special regulations can apply to Mooseleuk Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Maine fishing regulations →
Mooseleuk Lake 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 Mooseleuk Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 6 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 Mooseleuk Lake 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.
McPherson Pond 5 mi · Mink Marsh Pond 6 mi · Brown Brook Pond 7 mi · Upper Hudson Pond 7 mi · Horseshoe Pond 7 mi · Ragged Pond 7 mi · Center Pond 7 mi · Upper Island Pond 8 mi · Peaked Mountain Pond 9 mi · Lost Pond 9 mi · Chase Lake 9 mi · Little Pleasant Pond 10 mi
See how Mooseleuk Lake 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.