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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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554-acre lake near Shawtown Township. The lake tops out around 28 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.
The outline encloses 553 acres, worked by 8.3 miles of shoreline, broken up by an island. A development index of 2.5 means a maze of bays and points: far more casting targets than a round bowl of the same size. 63% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. Figure 1.9 mi of water from one end to the other, 1.3 mi at the beam. It sits in Piscataquis County. Beaver Pond sits 1 mi southwest — the closest neighbouring chart.
When the water first warms, brook trout slide up into 2 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 8 to 28 ft, and by winter most fish are in 3 to 20 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Creek inflow: an inflow / creek mouth around 2 ft that scores prime in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Keep a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Creek inflow (2 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 28 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (27 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Creek inflow (2 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Creek inflow (2 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Spring brown bullhead on Third Roach Pond hold shallow, usually 2 to 8 ft. By summer they slide out to 3 to 12 ft, and by winter most fish are in 10 to 25 ft. The chart's best answer is Shallow bay flat — weed flat, 2 ft, prime for spring. Prime time lands in after dark and the evening.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | dusk & night | Shallow bay flat (2 ft) | |
| Summer | 3 to 12 ft | night & dusk | Back-bay flat (4 ft) | |
| Fall | 5 to 15 ft | dusk | Old creek channel (15 ft) | |
| Winter | 10 to 25 ft | midday | Deep basin (27 ft) |
Early season burbot use the shallows, holding in 8 to 28 ft. Even in summer they hold at 8 to 28 ft; winter keeps them in 7 to 28 ft. Put Deep basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 27 ft that grades prime for spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in after dark and midday. Tie on a heavy jig + cut bait and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 28 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (27 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 8 to 28 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (27 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 8 to 28 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (27 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 7 to 28 ft | night & dusk | Deep basin (27 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
Third Roach Pond carries 8 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 27 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 Third Roach Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Third Roach Pond is about 28 ft (9 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, brown bullhead, burbot on Third Roach Pond.
Creek inflow is the top-rated area: an inflow / creek mouth in about 2 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in spring. 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 Third Roach 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.
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More water nearby: Piscataquis County fishing maps (191 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.