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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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21-acre lake near T3 R13 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. Here's the year, species by species, as the scoring engine sees it.
The outline encloses 21 acres, worked by 0.8 miles of shoreline. The basin is a simple one (shoreline index 1.3) — close to a bowl, so the structure on the chart matters more than the bank. The whole water is littoral — nothing here runs deeper than ~15 ft, so it's all weed-and-bait territory. The basin spans about 0.3 mi end to end and 0.2 mi across at its widest. Piscataquis County claims this one. If the bite dies, Ragged Lake is 3 mi to the south.
Early season brook trout use the shallows, holding in 2 to 15 ft. Summer is a 5 to 16 ft game here, winter a 2 to 16 ft one. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 15 ft, prime for summer. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (2 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 5 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (15 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 2 to 16 ft | dawn | Deep basin (15 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Otter Pond carries 4 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 15 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 Otter Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Maine fishing regulations →
Otter 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 Otter Pond.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 15 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each 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 Otter 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.
Ragged Lake 3 mi · Berry Pond 4 mi · Blood Pond 5 mi · Grassy Pond 6 mi · Big Fisher Pond 6 mi · Kelly Pond 7 mi · Little Frost Pond 8 mi · Lobster Lake 8 mi · Buck Pond 9 mi · Chesuncook Lake 10 mi · Duck Pond 10 mi · Female Pond 10 mi
See how Otter 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.