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Rating depth structure for lake trout.
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1,037-acre lake near Caratunk. The lake tops out around 198 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.
Traced from the shoreline, Pleasant Pond runs 1,035 acres with 6.5 miles of edge. At index 1.4 the outline is almost a bowl — read the depth changes, not the shoreline. 5% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. Figure 1.9 mi of water from one end to the other, 1.9 mi at the beam. The water lies in Somerset County. The nearest mapped water is Robinson Pond, 5 mi to the south.
In spring, lake trout run shallow here, mostly 10 to 40 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 50 to 120 ft, and winter fish settle into 20 to 80 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 94 ft, rated prime for summer lake trout. Time it for early morning. You won't need more than a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Secondary point (8 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 50 to 120 ft | dawn | Break off the point (94 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (44 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 20 to 80 ft | dawn | Break off the point (94 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Spring puts brown bullhead in skinny water — 2 to 8 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 3 to 12 ft, wintering in 10 to 25 ft. Summer brown bullhead concentrate at Shallow bay flat, a prime-rated feeding flat around 6 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around after dark and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | dusk & night | Shallow bay flat (6 ft) | |
| Summer | 3 to 12 ft | night & dusk | Shallow bay flat (6 ft) | |
| Fall | 5 to 15 ft | dusk | Shallow bay flat (6 ft) | |
| Winter | 10 to 25 ft | midday | Deep basin (191 ft) |
Structure-wise the chart holds 8 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 191 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 Pleasant Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Pleasant Pond is about 198 ft (60 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 lake trout, brown bullhead on Pleasant Pond.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 94 ft of water that rates prime for lake trout in summer. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For lake trout, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Pleasant 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.
Robinson Pond 5 mi · Moxie Pond 5 mi · Heald Pond (Big) 5 mi · Pickerel Pond 9 mi · Dixon Pond 9 mi · Grass Pond 9 mi · Austin Pond 9 mi · High Pond 10 mi · Helen Pond 10 mi · Clear Pond 11 mi · Marble Pond 12 mi · Frypan Pond 13 mi
See how Pleasant Pond stacks up: best lake trout lakes in Maine · best brown bullhead lakes in Maine
More water nearby: Somerset County fishing maps (76 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.