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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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1,671-acre lake near Hobbstown Township. The lake tops out around 135 ft. The depth chart comes from Maine Department of Environmental Protection bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
Drawn out, this is 1,666 acres of water rimmed by 16.6 miles of bank — 8 islands included. With a shoreline index of 2.9, this water is all arms and coves — edge habitat well beyond its acreage. Roughly 30% of the water is 15 ft or less, the band where the food chain lives. The basin spans about 4.7 mi end to end and 1.6 mi across at its widest. The water lies in Somerset County. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Gordon Pond, 3 mi east of here.
These fish are listed in an exact-water agency record as forage or ecological context. They are not target-species profiles and do not affect DepthScout's Prime, Good, or Fair spot ratings.
Official Maine IF&W lake survey chart. The listing documents source-recorded presence, not present abundance or guaranteed catchability.
Start shallow in spring: brook trout sit in 2 to 15 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 10 to 30 ft; cold water stacks them in 3 to 20 ft. Top water on the chart: Creek inflow 2, an inflow / creek mouth in the 6 ft range, prime in spring. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. 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 | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Creek inflow 2 (6 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (22 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Creek inflow 2 (6 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Creek inflow 2 (6 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: landlocked salmon in 1 to 15 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 25 to 60 ft before dropping to 10 to 40 ft for winter. The spot to know is Creek inflow 2, an inflow / creek mouth in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for landlocked salmon in spring. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a dodger + streamer down deep or a thin spoon on lead core gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Creek inflow 2 (6 ft) | Streamer flies (Grey Ghost) off boards, Thin spoon (Mooselook style) |
| Summer | 25 to 60 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (22 ft) | Dodger + streamer down deep, Thin spoon on lead core |
| Fall | 5 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Creek inflow 2 (6 ft) | Casting spoon at the mouths, Streamers |
| Winter | 10 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (22 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Swedish pimple + smelt |
Start shallow in spring: burbot sit in 25 to 70 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 50 to 120 ft, and winter fish settle into 15 to 60 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 117 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in summer. Warm-month bites cluster around after dark and midday. Throw a heavy jig + cut bait until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 25 to 70 ft | night & dusk | Break off the point (22 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 50 to 120 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (117 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 30 to 80 ft | night & dusk | Break off the point (22 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 15 to 60 ft | night & dusk | Break off the point (22 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Count 12 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 117 ft.
| Date | Species | Count | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 500 | ~6" |
Source: Maine IFW stocking report, retrieved 2026-09-23.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Maine waters are set by the Maine IFW — and special regulations can apply to Spencer Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Maine fishing regulations →
Spencer Lake is about 135 ft (41 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from Maine Department of Environmental Protection bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Anglers target brook trout, landlocked salmon, burbot on Spencer Lake.
Creek inflow 2 is the top-rated area: an inflow / creek mouth in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in spring. The interactive chart above rates every 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.
Yes — per Maine IFW stocking report records, Spencer Lake was most recently stocked Jun 1 with 500 landlocked salmon. The full stocking history is listed above.
Fishing on Spencer 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: Somerset County fishing maps (76 charts). Browse all Maine fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Depth data: Maine Department of Environmental Protection, Lake bathymetry. 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.