Rainbow Trout fishing at Brown Deer Park Pond

Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 2 to 6 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 2 to 6 ft covers summer, 1 to 6 ft covers winter. Top water on the chart: Break off the point, a drop-off in the 3 ft range, prime in winter. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon until the fish tell you otherwise.

Yellow Perch fishing at Brown Deer Park Pond

Early season yellow perch use the shallows, holding in 2 to 6 ft. Even in summer they hold at 2 to 6 ft; winter keeps them in 2 to 6 ft. Put Deep basin first on the milk run — a deep basin near 5 ft that grades prime for fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Tie on a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm and you're in the game.

Largemouth Bass fishing at Brown Deer Park Pond

Spring puts largemouth bass in skinny water — 1 to 6 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 2 to 6 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 6 ft. Fall largemouth bass concentrate at Main-lake point, a prime-rated point around 6 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. A texas-rigged 10" worm or a deep-diving crankbait covers the summer program.

Crappie fishing at Brown Deer Park Pond

In spring, crappie run shallow here, mostly 2 to 6 ft. Summer keeps them at 2 to 6 ft, and they winter in 2 to 6 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 5 ft, rated prime for winter crappie. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a jig trolled/spider-rigged or a small crankbait (trolled) most summer days.

Bluegill fishing at Brown Deer Park Pond

Start shallow in spring: bluegill sit in 1 to 6 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 2 to 6 ft covers summer, 2 to 6 ft covers winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for bluegill in winter. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a small sponge spider (fly) or a micro tube jig until the fish tell you otherwise.

How deep is Brown Deer Park Pond?

Brown Deer Park Pond is about 6 ft (2 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.

What fish are in Brown Deer Park Pond?

Anglers target rainbow trout, yellow perch, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill on Brown Deer Park Pond. These come from the Wisconsin DNR's per-lake fish listing; where the DNR lists a group (panfish, catfish, trout) the specific species are resolved from Wisconsin's fish distribution by the lake's location, depth and habitat.

Where is the best fishing spot on Brown Deer Park Pond?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in fall. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.

When is the best time to fish Brown Deer Park Pond?

For rainbow 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.

Is Brown Deer Park Pond stocked with fish?

Yes — per Wisconsin DNR fish-stocking summary records, Brown Deer Park Pond was most recently stocked 2025 with 2,208 rainbow trout (yearling). The full stocking history is listed above.

What are the fishing regulations for Brown Deer Park Pond?

Fishing on Brown Deer Park Pond is regulated by the Wisconsin DNR. Check the official Wisconsin regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.