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Fishing First Lake: what the data says
19-acre lake near Paroisse d'Addington. Government of New Brunswick lake depth survey. The lake tops out around 12.1 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 First Lake
Start shallow in spring: smallmouth bass sit in 3 to 12 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 4 to 12.1 ft, and by winter most fish are in 4 to 12.1 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Main-lake point: a point around 8 ft that scores prime in fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. A drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | dawn & dusk | Ned rig, Tube jig |
| Summer | 4 to 12.1 ft | dawn & dusk | Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig |
| Fall | 4 to 12.1 ft | midday & dawn | Jerkbait, Blade bait |
| Winter | 4 to 12.1 ft | midday | Blade bait, Hair jig |
Chain Pickerel fishing at First Lake
Start shallow in spring: chain pickerel sit in 2 to 10 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 2 to 12.1 ft, and by winter most fish are in 3 to 12.1 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Break off the point: a drop-off around 5 ft that scores prime in fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. A weedless spoon + trailer or a buzzbait covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 2 to 12.1 ft | dawn & dusk | Weedless spoon + trailer, Buzzbait |
| Fall | 3 to 12.1 ft | midday & dawn | Jerkbait along weed edges, Spinnerbait |
| Winter | 3 to 12.1 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon (through ice) |
Yellow Perch fishing at First Lake
Start shallow in spring: yellow perch sit in 3 to 12 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 4 to 12.1 ft, and winter fish settle into 4 to 12.1 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 10 ft, rated prime for fall yellow perch. Best bite is early morning. Tie on a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank |
| Summer | 4 to 12.1 ft | dawn | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm |
| Fall | 4 to 12.1 ft | midday | Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader |
| Winter | 4 to 12.1 ft | midday & dawn | Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small) |
Brook Trout fishing at First Lake
Start shallow in spring: brook trout sit in 2 to 12.1 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 4 to 12.1 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 12.1 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 10 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in 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 12.1 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 4 to 12.1 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 12.1 ft | midday & dawn | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 2 to 12.1 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 10 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 5 ft
Common questions
How deep is First Lake?
First Lake is about 12.1 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 First Lake?
Anglers target smallmouth bass, yellow perch, brook trout, chain pickerel on First Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on First 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 First 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.