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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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455-acre lake near T7 R14 WELS. The lake tops out around 34 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.
Traced from the shoreline, Poland Pond runs 455 acres with 14.4 miles of edge — 5 islands included. That shoreline is heavily fingered (development index 4.8) — bays, points and pockets everywhere, which multiplies the fishable edge. Roughly 92% of the water is 15 ft or less, the band where the food chain lives. Tip to tip the water measures near 2.6 mi with a 1-mi widest point. You'll find it in Piscataquis County. For a second option, Upper Ellis Pond lies 3 mi east.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: brook trout in 2 to 15 ft. As the season builds they drop to 10 to 30 ft, wintering in 3 to 20 ft. Top water on the chart: Main-lake point, a point in the 3 ft range, prime in spring. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (3 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (32 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (3 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Shallow bay flat (2 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Poland Pond carries 5 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 32 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 Poland Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Poland Pond is about 34 ft (10 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 Poland Pond.
Main-lake point is the top-rated area: a point in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in spring. 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 Poland 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.
Upper Ellis Pond 3 mi · Johnson Pond 4 mi · Caucomgomoc Lake 4 mi · Lower Ellis Pond 5 mi · Allagash Lake 5 mi · Little Wadleigh Pond 7 mi · Narrow Pond 8 mi · Wadleigh Pond 8 mi · Saint Francis Lake 9 mi · Longley Pond 10 mi · Desolation Pond 11 mi · Umbazooksus Lake 12 mi
See how Poland 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.