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Fishing Crawford Lake: what the data says
22-acre lake near Fundy Rural District. Government of New Brunswick lake depth survey. The lake tops out around 17.1 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Smallmouth Bass fishing at Crawford Lake
Start shallow in spring: smallmouth bass sit in 3 to 12 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 5 to 17.1 ft, and by winter most fish are in 5 to 17.1 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Main-lake point: a point around 8 ft that scores prime in fall. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | dawn & dusk | Ned rig, Tube jig |
| Summer | 5 to 17.1 ft | dawn & dusk | Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig |
| Fall | 5 to 17.1 ft | midday & dawn | Jerkbait, Blade bait |
| Winter | 5 to 17.1 ft | midday | Blade bait, Hair jig |
Chain Pickerel fishing at Crawford Lake
Start shallow in spring: chain pickerel sit in 2 to 10 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 3 to 15 ft, and by winter most fish are in 5 to 17.1 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Break off the point: a drop-off around 8 ft that scores prime in fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a weedless spoon + trailer or a buzzbait gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Weedless spoon + trailer, Buzzbait |
| Fall | 4 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Jerkbait along weed edges, Spinnerbait |
| Winter | 5 to 17.1 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon (through ice) |
Yellow Perch fishing at Crawford Lake
Spring yellow perch on Crawford Lake hold shallow, usually 3 to 12 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 5 to 17.1 ft, and winter fish settle into 5 to 17.1 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 15 ft that scores prime in fall. Plan around early morning in the warm months. A drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank |
| Summer | 5 to 17.1 ft | dawn | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm |
| Fall | 5 to 17.1 ft | midday | Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader |
| Winter | 5 to 17.1 ft | midday & dawn | Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small) |
Brook Trout fishing at Crawford Lake
Start shallow in spring: brook trout sit in 2 to 15 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 5 to 17.1 ft, and by winter most fish are in 3 to 17.1 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 15 ft that scores prime in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 5 to 17.1 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 17.1 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 15 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 8 ft
Common questions
How deep is Crawford Lake?
Crawford Lake is about 17.1 ft 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 Crawford Lake?
Anglers target smallmouth bass, yellow perch, brook trout, chain pickerel on Crawford Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Crawford Lake?
Main-lake point is the top-rated area: a point in about 8 ft of water that rates prime for smallmouth bass in fall. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Crawford Lake?
For smallmouth bass, 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.