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Rating depth structure for landlocked salmon.
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4,986-acre lake near Scopan Township. The lake tops out around 58 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
On the chart, Scopan Lake draws 4,963 acres inside 37.9 miles of shoreline, with 7 islands in the mix. With a shoreline index of 3.8, this water is all arms and coves — edge habitat well beyond its acreage. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 45% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. The basin spans about 8.4 mi end to end and 5.6 mi across at its widest. The water lies in Aroostook County. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Presque Isle Lake, 13 mi southeast of here.
In spring, landlocked salmon run shallow here, mostly 1 to 15 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 17 to 58 ft before dropping to 10 to 40 ft for winter. Spring landlocked salmon concentrate at Huson Brook inflow, a prime-rated inflow / creek mouth around 6 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a dodger + streamer down deep or a thin spoon on lead core most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Huson Brook inflow (6 ft) | Streamer flies (Grey Ghost) off boards, Thin spoon (Mooselook style) |
| Summer | 17 to 58 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (52 ft) | Dodger + streamer down deep, Thin spoon on lead core |
| Fall | 5 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Huson Brook inflow (6 ft) | Casting spoon at the mouths, Streamers |
| Winter | 10 to 40 ft | dawn | Sharp break (21 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Swedish pimple + smelt |
Spring puts splake in skinny water — 5 to 25 ft is the zone. As the season builds they drop to 17 to 58 ft, wintering in 10 to 45 ft. Summer splake concentrate at Break off the point, a prime-rated drop-off around 41 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. A trolled spoon at the thermocline or a white tube jig (deep) covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Rock reef (6 ft) | Small casting spoon (gold/orange), Inline spinner |
| Summer | 17 to 58 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (41 ft) | Trolled spoon at the thermocline, White tube jig (deep) |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (14 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait |
| Winter | 10 to 45 ft | dawn | Break off the point (41 ft) | Jigging spoon tipped with minnow head, Small white tube |
Count 19 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 52 ft.
Access data: Maine GeoLibrary — Boat Launches (Maine IF&W / DACF). Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
| Date | Species | Count | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28 | Brook Trout | 1,750 | ~10" |
| May 28 | Landlocked Salmon | 200 | ~7" |
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 Scopan Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Scopan Lake is about 58 ft (18 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 landlocked salmon, splake on Scopan Lake.
Huson Brook inflow is the top-rated area: an inflow / creek mouth in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for landlocked salmon in spring. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
For landlocked salmon, 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, Scopan Lake was most recently stocked May 28 with 1,750 brook trout. The full stocking history is listed above.
Fishing on Scopan 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: Aroostook County fishing maps (85 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.