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Fishing First Chase Pond: what the data says
14-acre lake near T14 R9 WELS. The lake tops out around 37 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. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Brook Trout fishing at First Chase Pond
In spring, brook trout run shallow here, mostly 2 to 15 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 10 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 3 to 20 ft. Shoreline break is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 4 ft, rated prime for winter brook trout. Best bite is early morning and the evening. 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 | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 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 20 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 36 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 13 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 4 ft
- Shoreline break: drop-off, around 4 ft
Common questions
How deep is First Chase Pond?
First Chase Pond is about 37 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 First Chase Pond?
Anglers target brook trout on First Chase Pond.
Where is the best fishing spot on First Chase Pond?
Shoreline break is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 4 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in winter. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish First Chase Pond?
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
Second Chase Pond · North Pond · Third Chase Pond · Crater Pond · Denny Pond · Galilee Pond
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