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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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113-acre lake near Russell Pond Twp. The lake tops out around 19 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 110 acres wrapped in 2.3 miles of bank. A middling shoreline index (1.6) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 85% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. Call it 0.9 mi long by 0.4 mi wide at the broadest reach. Somerset County claims this one. If the bite dies, Lost Pond is 2 mi to the northeast.
Come spring, look for brook trout tight to the bank in 2 to 15 ft. They move out to 6 to 19 ft in summer and finish the year down in 3 to 19 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 19 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (5 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 6 to 19 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (19 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (5 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 19 ft | dawn | Deep basin (19 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Russell Pond carries 6 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 19 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 Russell Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Maine fishing regulations →
Russell Pond is about 19 ft (6 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 Russell Pond.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 19 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated 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 Russell 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.
Lost Pond 2 mi · Fourth Saint John Pond 4 mi · Third Saint John Pond 7 mi · Lower First St John Pd 8 mi · Second St John Pond 8 mi · Upper First St John Pond 8 mi · Seboomook Lake 12 mi · Caucomgomoc Lake 13 mi · Baker Lake 14 mi · Foley Pond 15 mi · Lane Pond 16 mi · Poland Pond 17 mi
See how Russell Pond stacks up: best brook trout 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.