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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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81-acre lake near T6 R8 WELS. The lake tops out around 16 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
On the chart, Mountain Catcher Pond draws 80 acres inside 1.9 miles of shoreline. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.5) — enough points and pockets to pattern. Littoral water — the productive band under ~15 ft — makes up 98% of this chart. Call it 0.7 mi long by 0.3 mi wide at the broadest reach. The water lies in Penobscot County. For a second option, Scraggly Lake lies 4 mi northeast.
In spring, brook trout run shallow here, mostly 2 to 15 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 5 to 16 ft before dropping to 2 to 16 ft for winter. Summer brook trout concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 16 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm most summer days.
| 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 | 5 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (16 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 | 2 to 16 ft | dawn | Deep basin (16 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Mountain Catcher Pond carries 6 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 16 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 Mountain Catcher Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Mountain Catcher Pond is about 16 ft (5 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 Mountain Catcher Pond.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 16 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
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 Mountain Catcher 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.
Scraggly Lake 4 mi · Hay Pond 4 mi · High Pond 4 mi · Long Pond 5 mi · Lower Fowler Pond 5 mi · Middle Fowler Pond 6 mi · Hay Lake 6 mi · Millimagassett Lake 6 mi · Millinocket Lake 8 mi · Lower South Branch Pond 8 mi · Upper South Branch Pd 8 mi · Hudson Pond 9 mi
See how Mountain Catcher Pond stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Maine
More water nearby: Penobscot County fishing maps (34 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.