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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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171-acre lake near T4 R10 WELS. The lake tops out around 79 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Wassataquoik Lake maps at 170 acres behind 4.3 miles of shoreline — one island included. An index of 2.4 puts the bank firmly in maze territory: point after pocket after cove, every one a casting target. 34% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. Call it 1.4 mi long by 0.4 mi wide at the broadest reach. It sits in Piscataquis County. If the bite dies, Little Wassataquoik Lk is 1 mi to the northwest.
Spring brook trout on Wassataquoik Lake 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, 17 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 | Main-lake point (6 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (17 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (6 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Break off the point (17 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 20 to 60 ft, wintering in 10 to 40 ft. Top water on the chart: Break off the point, a drop-off in the 17 ft range, prime in fall. 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 | Break off the point (17 ft) | Small casting spoon (silver/orange), Jerkbait (small) |
| Summer | 20 to 60 ft | dawn | Break off the point (17 ft) | Jigging spoon vertical, Tube jig (smelt) |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | midday & dusk | Break off the point (17 ft) | Casting spoon (orange/gold), Beadhead streamer |
| Winter | 10 to 40 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (17 ft) | Jigging spoon (glow/silver), Tungsten jig + plastic |
Wassataquoik Lake carries 7 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 77 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 Wassataquoik Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Wassataquoik Lake is about 79 ft (24 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 Wassataquoik Lake.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 17 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
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 Wassataquoik 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.
Little Wassataquoik Lk 1 mi · Six Ponds #3 1 mi · Six Ponds #4 1 mi · Deep Pond 2 mi · Russell Pond 3 mi · Pogy Pond 3 mi · Weed Pond 4 mi · Dwelley Pond 5 mi · Upper South Branch Pd 6 mi · Lower South Branch Pond 6 mi · Basin Pond (Upper) 7 mi · Whidden Pond #1 7 mi
See how Wassataquoik Lake 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.