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Fishing Whidden Pond #1: what the data says
6-acre lake near Mount Katahdin Twp. The lake tops out around 4 ft. The depth chart is built from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the humps, channels and drop-offs you see are measured, not guessed. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
Brook Trout fishing at Whidden Pond #1
Spring brook trout on Whidden Pond #1 hold shallow, usually 1 to 4 ft. Summer fish stay in 1 to 4 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 4 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 4 ft that scores prime in summer. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Tie on a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 4 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 1 to 4 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 1 to 4 ft | midday & dawn | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 1 to 4 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 4 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 2 ft
- Shoreline break: drop-off, around 2 ft
Common questions
How deep is Whidden Pond #1?
Whidden Pond #1 is about 4 ft at its deepest point. The depth chart here comes from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the contours reflect measured depths.
What fish are in Whidden Pond #1?
Anglers target brook trout on Whidden Pond #1.
Where is the best fishing spot on Whidden Pond #1?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 4 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Whidden Pond #1?
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.
Nearby waters
Sandy Stream Pond · Basin Pond (Upper) · Basin Pond (Lower) · Russell Pond · Katahdin Lake · Deep Pond
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