How deep is Amos Lake?

Amos Lake reaches a maximum depth of 42 feet, according to the CT DEEP Lake Bathymetry survey. Most of the lake is shallower, with 7 mapped depth bands between the shoreline and the deepest hole.

Where is the deepest part of Amos Lake?

The deepest surveyed water on Amos Lake sits toward the middle of the lake, inside the 42 ft contour. The interactive depth map above shows the full basin outline and the breaks leading into it.

How accurate is this Amos Lake depth map?

The contours come from the CT DEEP Lake Bathymetry survey. Depths change over time with water levels and sediment, so treat this map as a planning guide for fishing, and never use it for navigation.

Connecticut lake depth maps

Amos Lake depth map

Amos Lake in Preston, Connecticut reaches a depth of 42 feet. The official Connecticut survey maps 7 depth bands across 8 contour lines. This free map of Amos Lake shows every surveyed contour as an interactive depth chart you can use to plan a session before you travel.

Amos Lake depth chart: 7 depth bands to 42 ft

Data: CT DEEP Lake Bathymetry (CC0), retrieved August 2026 · depths change over time · not for navigation

Amos Lake depth chart data
Depth contour	Share of mapped area inside it
6 ft	about 100%
12 ft	about 84%
18 ft	about 70%
24 ft	about 56%
30 ft	about 38%
36 ft	about 26%
42 ft	about 7%

Share of the surveyed surface area enclosed by each depth contour, computed from the CT DEEP Lake Bathymetry data.

How to fish Amos Lake: mid-depth structure water

With 42 feet at its deepest, the fish-holding structure is the mid-depth contour: drop-offs, points and inside turns between the shallows and the basin. Use the 7 mapped depth bands to find where contour lines pinch together, which marks the sharpest breaks, and work those edges first, especially early season and again in the fall as fish follow bait between depths.

Ice fishing on Amos Lake

Amos Lake is a classic ice-fishing depth: enough water to hold fish all winter without the long freeze-up of a deep basin. Start on the deepest mapped hole at first light, then work the breaks where contour lines tighten. Mid-depth flats near the basin edge produce through midday. Always verify ice thickness locally before walking out.

Amos Lake depth map FAQs

How deep is Amos Lake?: Amos Lake reaches a maximum depth of 42 feet, according to the CT DEEP Lake Bathymetry survey. Most of the lake is shallower, with 7 mapped depth bands between the shoreline and the deepest hole.
Where is the deepest part of Amos Lake?: The deepest surveyed water on Amos Lake sits toward the middle of the lake, inside the 42 ft contour. The interactive depth map above shows the full basin outline and the breaks leading into it.
How accurate is this Amos Lake depth map?: The contours come from the CT DEEP Lake Bathymetry survey. Depths change over time with water levels and sediment, so treat this map as a planning guide for fishing, and never use it for navigation.

Depth maps for lakes near Amos Lake

Lantern Hill Pond depth map · 30 ft max · 4 mi away
Pachaug Pond depth map · 15 ft max · 5 mi away
Long Pond depth map · 66 ft max · 5 mi away
Billings Lake depth map · 30 ft max · 5 mi away
Wyassup Lake depth map · 24 ft max · 6 mi away

Mapped fishing venues near Amos Lake

Amos Lake in the venue directory covers access and fishing details for this water.

Lantern Hill Pond · 4 mi away
Pachaug Pond · 5 mi away
Long Pond · 5 mi away

Fishing in Connecticut needs a state license: US fishing license guide · all Connecticut venues