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Fishing First West Branch Pond: what the data says
115-acre lake near Shawtown Twp. The lake tops out around 25 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. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
Brook Trout fishing at First West Branch Pond
In spring, brook trout run shallow here, mostly 2 to 15 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 25 ft, and winter fish settle into 3 to 20 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 23 ft, rated prime for summer brook trout. 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 | 8 to 25 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 23 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 8 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 4 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 2 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 2 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 2 ft
Common questions
How deep is First West Branch Pond?
First West Branch Pond is about 25 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 West Branch Pond?
Anglers target brook trout on First West Branch Pond.
Where is the best fishing spot on First West Branch Pond?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 23 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish First West Branch 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
Third West Branch Pond · Big Lyford Pond · Greenwood Pond · Beaver Pond · Sixth Roach Pond · Third Roach Pond
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