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Fishing Second Buttermilk Pond: what the data says
57-acre lake near Bowerbank. The lake tops out around 18 ft. The depth chart is built from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the humps, channels and drop-offs you see are measured, not guessed. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Brook Trout fishing at Second Buttermilk Pond
Spring brook trout on Second Buttermilk Pond hold shallow, usually 2 to 15 ft. They move out to 5 to 18 ft in summer and finish the year down in 3 to 18 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 17 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 5 to 18 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 18 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 17 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 13 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 2 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 2 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 2 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 2 ft
Common questions
How deep is Second Buttermilk Pond?
Second Buttermilk Pond is about 18 ft at its deepest point. The depth chart here comes from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the contours reflect measured depths.
What fish are in Second Buttermilk Pond?
Anglers target brook trout on Second Buttermilk Pond.
Where is the best fishing spot on Second Buttermilk Pond?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 17 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.
When is the best time to fish Second Buttermilk Pond?
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.
Nearby waters
Mill Brook Pond · Burden Pond · Little Grapevine Pond · Little Benson Pond · Sebec Lake · Big Benson Pond
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