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Fishing Notch Pond: what the data says
5-acre lake near Bowdoin College Grant West Twp. The lake tops out around 24 ft. The depth chart is built from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the humps, channels and drop-offs you see are measured, not guessed. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Brook Trout fishing at Notch Pond
Start shallow in spring: brook trout sit in 2 to 15 ft that time of year. They move out to 7 to 24 ft in summer and finish the year down in 3 to 20 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 23 ft that scores prime in summer. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 7 to 24 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 23 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 5 ft
- Shoreline break: drop-off, around 5 ft
Common questions
How deep is Notch Pond?
Notch Pond is about 24 ft at its deepest point. The depth chart here comes from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the contours reflect measured depths.
What fish are in Notch Pond?
Anglers target brook trout on Notch Pond.
Where is the best fishing spot on Notch Pond?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 23 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Notch Pond?
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.
Nearby waters
Upper Wilson Pond · Brown Pond · Rum Pond · Hedgehog Pond · Secret Pond · Fogg Pond
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