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908-acre lake near Beddington. The lake tops out around 54 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
The drawn water covers 904 acres wrapped in 9.9 miles of bank, broken up by 2 islands. That shoreline is heavily fingered (development index 2.3) — bays, points and pockets everywhere, which multiplies the fishable edge. 62% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. End to end it runs roughly 2.4 mi, about 1.3 mi across. Washington County claims this one. If the bite dies, Mopang Lake is 5 mi to the north.
When the water first warms, brook trout slide up into 2 to 15 ft. Summer is a 10 to 30 ft game here, winter a 3 to 20 ft one. Start at Southwest Brook inflow. It's an inflow / creek mouth holding about 2 ft of water and rates prime come spring. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. Keep a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Southwest Brook inflow (2 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (16 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Southwest Brook inflow (2 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Southwest Brook inflow (2 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Come spring, look for landlocked salmon tight to the bank in 1 to 15 ft. They move out to 16 to 54 ft in summer and finish the year down in 10 to 40 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Southwest Brook inflow: an inflow / creek mouth around 2 ft that scores prime in spring. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A dodger + streamer down deep or a thin spoon on lead core is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Southwest Brook inflow (2 ft) | Streamer flies (Grey Ghost) off boards, Thin spoon (Mooselook style) |
| Summer | 16 to 54 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (51 ft) | Dodger + streamer down deep, Thin spoon on lead core |
| Fall | 5 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Southwest Brook inflow (2 ft) | Casting spoon at the mouths, Streamers |
| Winter | 10 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (16 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Swedish pimple + smelt |
Spring smallmouth bass on Pleasant River Lake hold shallow, usually 3 to 12 ft. By summer they slide out to 10 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 20 to 45 ft. The chart's best answer is Break off the point — drop-off, 16 ft, prime for summer. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (6 ft) | Ned rig, Tube jig |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (16 ft) | Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig |
| Fall | 8 to 25 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (16 ft) | Jerkbait, Blade bait |
| Winter | 20 to 45 ft | midday | Break off the point (16 ft) | Blade bait, Hair jig |
Spring splake on Pleasant River Lake hold shallow, usually 5 to 25 ft. They move out to 16 to 54 ft in summer and finish the year down in 10 to 45 ft. Put Break off the point first on the milk run — a drop-off near 16 ft that grades prime for summer. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a trolled spoon at the thermocline or a white tube jig (deep).
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (6 ft) | Small casting spoon (gold/orange), Inline spinner |
| Summer | 16 to 54 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (16 ft) | Trolled spoon at the thermocline, White tube jig (deep) |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (16 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait |
| Winter | 10 to 45 ft | dawn | Break off the point (16 ft) | Jigging spoon tipped with minnow head, Small white tube |
When the water first warms, white perch slide up into 4 to 15 ft. Summer is a 15 to 40 ft game here, winter a 20 to 50 ft one. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 51 ft of water and rates prime come winter. The feeding windows run early morning. Keep a small spinner rig drifted or a 1/8 oz jigging spoon rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | dusk | Southwest Brook inflow (2 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner (silver) |
| Summer | 15 to 40 ft | dawn | Shallow feeding flat (20 ft) | Small spinner rig drifted, 1/8 oz jigging spoon |
| Fall | 15 to 45 ft | midday | Break off the point (16 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Blade bait |
| Winter | 20 to 50 ft | dusk | Deep basin (51 ft) | Small rattle spoon, Tungsten + spikes |
Pleasant River Lake carries 9 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 51 ft down.
Access data: Maine GeoLibrary — Boat Launches (Maine IF&W / DACF). Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
| Date | Species | Count | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14 | Brook Trout | 150 | ~10" |
| May 5 | Brook Trout | 350 | ~10" |
| May 4 | Brook Trout | 1,200 | ~10" |
| Apr 29 | Brown Trout | 1,250 | ~9" |
| Apr 14 | Brook Trout | 500 | ~10" |
Source: Maine IFW stocking report, retrieved 2026-08-18.
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 River Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Pleasant River Lake is about 54 ft (16 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, landlocked salmon, smallmouth bass, splake, white perch on Pleasant River Lake.
Southwest Brook inflow is the top-rated area: an inflow / creek mouth in about 2 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in spring. 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.
Yes — per Maine IFW stocking report records, Pleasant River Lake was most recently stocked May 14 with 150 brook trout. The full stocking history is listed above.
Fishing on Pleasant River 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.
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More water nearby: Washington County fishing maps (24 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.