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Rating depth structure for lake trout.
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2,323-acre lake near T6 R11 WELS. The lake tops out around 86 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, Round Pond / Telos Lake runs 2,302 acres with 17.7 miles of edge — one island included. With a shoreline index of 2.6, this water is all arms and coves — edge habitat well beyond its acreage. Littoral water — the productive band under ~15 ft — makes up 36% of this chart. Call it 4.3 mi long by 3 mi wide at the broadest reach. The water lies in Piscataquis County. The nearest mapped water is Coffeelos Pond, 2 mi to the northeast.
Spring puts brook trout in skinny water — 2 to 15 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 10 to 30 ft; cold water stacks them in 3 to 20 ft. Creek inflow is the standout, an inflow / creek mouth at roughly 9 ft, rated prime for spring brook trout. 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 | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Creek inflow (9 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Creek inflow (9 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Creek inflow (9 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Creek inflow (9 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
In spring, burbot run shallow here, mostly 25 to 70 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 26 to 86 ft, and winter fish settle into 15 to 60 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 83 ft, rated prime for summer burbot. Time it for after dark and midday. You won't need more than a heavy jig + cut bait most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 25 to 70 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (83 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 26 to 86 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (83 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 30 to 80 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (83 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 15 to 60 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (83 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
In spring, lake trout run shallow here, mostly 10 to 40 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 26 to 86 ft, and winter fish settle into 20 to 80 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 83 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 | Main-lake point (9 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 26 to 86 ft | dawn | Deep basin (83 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (9 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 20 to 80 ft | dawn | Deep basin (83 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Round Pond / Telos Lake carries 10 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 83 ft down.
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 Round Pond / Telos Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Round Pond / Telos Lake is about 86 ft (26 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, burbot, lake trout on Round Pond / Telos Lake.
Creek inflow is the top-rated area: an inflow / creek mouth in about 9 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 Round Pond / Telos 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.
Coffeelos Pond 2 mi · Webster Lake 4 mi · Little Nesowadnehunk L 6 mi · Snake Pond 7 mi · Mud Pond 7 mi · East Branch Pond 8 mi · Hudson Pond 8 mi · Nesowadnehunk Lake 8 mi · Fourth Lake 8 mi · Dwelley Pond 9 mi · Chamberlain Lake 9 mi · Little Carpenter Pond 9 mi
See how Round Pond / Telos Lake stacks up: best lake trout lakes in Maine · best brook trout lakes in Maine · best burbot 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.