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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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161-acre lake near T8 R15 WELS. The lake tops out around 46 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.
The outline encloses 159 acres, worked by 2.8 miles of shoreline. With a 1.6 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 38% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. Call it 1.1 mi long by 0.4 mi wide at the broadest reach. It sits in Piscataquis County. If the bite dies, Desolation Pond is 3 mi to the northwest.
Spring brook trout on Wadleigh Pond hold shallow, usually 2 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 10 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 3 to 20 ft. The chart's best answer is Break off the point — drop-off, 30 ft, prime for summer. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Secondary point (7 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (30 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Secondary point (7 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Back-bay flat (5 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: arctic char in 4 to 15 ft. As the season builds they drop to 14 to 46 ft, wintering in 10 to 40 ft. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 45 ft range, prime in summer. Time it for early morning. Summer baits: a jigging spoon vertical or a tube jig (smelt) gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small casting spoon (silver/orange), Jerkbait (small) |
| Summer | 14 to 46 ft | dawn | Deep basin (45 ft) | Jigging spoon vertical, Tube jig (smelt) |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | midday & dusk | Break off the point (30 ft) | Casting spoon (orange/gold), Beadhead streamer |
| Winter | 10 to 40 ft | midday & dawn | Deep basin (45 ft) | Jigging spoon (glow/silver), Tungsten jig + plastic |
The chart marks 6 structure features on Wadleigh Pond; the deepest is Deep basin at about 45 ft.
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Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Maine waters are set by the Maine IFW — and special regulations can apply to Wadleigh Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Wadleigh Pond is about 46 ft (14 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, arctic char on Wadleigh Pond.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 45 ft of water that rates prime for arctic char in summer. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by 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 Wadleigh 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.
Desolation Pond 3 mi · Little Wadleigh Pond 3 mi · Saint Francis Lake 3 mi · Johnson Pond 7 mi · Narrow Pond 7 mi · Poland Pond 8 mi · Allagash Lake 9 mi · Upper Ellis Pond 10 mi · Ross Lake 11 mi · Baker Lake 11 mi · Caucomgomoc Lake 11 mi · Lower Ellis Pond 12 mi
See how Wadleigh Pond stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Maine · best arctic char lakes in Maine
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.