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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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112-acre lake near T4 R17 WELS. The lake tops out around 5 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.
Traced from the shoreline, Second St John Pond runs 111 acres with 2.7 miles of edge. Index 1.8 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. Nothing on this chart breaks 15 ft, which makes the whole surface littoral: weeds, bait and ambush cover everywhere. End to end it runs roughly 1 mi, about 0.4 mi across. You'll find it in Somerset County. For a second option, Lower First St John Pd lies 1 mi northwest.
Start shallow in spring: brook trout sit in 1 to 5 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 2 to 5 ft covers summer, 1 to 5 ft covers winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 5 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 2 to 5 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (5 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 1 to 5 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 1 to 5 ft | dawn | Deep basin (5 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Second St John Pond carries 6 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 5 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 Second St John Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Maine fishing regulations →
Second St John Pond is about 5 ft (2 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 Second St John Pond.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every 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 Second St John 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.
Lower First St John Pd 1 mi · Upper First St John Pond 1 mi · Third Saint John Pond 2 mi · Fourth Saint John Pond 4 mi · Foley Pond 7 mi · Lane Pond 7 mi · Russell Pond 8 mi · Seboomook Lake 9 mi · Lost Pond 11 mi · Dole Pond 11 mi · Canada Falls Lake 13 mi · Penobscot Lake 13 mi
See how Second St John 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.