Sign inSign up freeRecent catches at Fisher Lakes
Shared by DepthScout anglers. Exact spots stay private, always.
Fishing Fisher Lakes: what the data says
16-acre lake near City of Saint John. Government of New Brunswick lake depth survey. The lake tops out around 9.8 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. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Smallmouth Bass fishing at Fisher Lakes
Spring smallmouth bass on Fisher Lakes hold shallow, usually 2 to 9.8 ft. Summer fish stay in 3 to 9.8 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 9.8 ft. Main-lake point is the standout, a point at roughly 8 ft, rated prime for fall smallmouth bass. 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 | 2 to 9.8 ft | dawn & dusk | Ned rig, Tube jig |
| Summer | 3 to 9.8 ft | dawn & dusk | Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig |
| Fall | 3 to 9.8 ft | midday & dawn | Jerkbait, Blade bait |
| Winter | 3 to 9.8 ft | midday | Blade bait, Hair jig |
Chain Pickerel fishing at Fisher Lakes
Spring chain pickerel on Fisher Lakes hold shallow, usually 2 to 9.8 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 9.8 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 9.8 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 4 ft of water that rates prime for chain pickerel in fall. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a weedless spoon + trailer or a buzzbait gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 9.8 ft | midday & dawn | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 2 to 9.8 ft | dawn & dusk | Weedless spoon + trailer, Buzzbait |
| Fall | 3 to 9.8 ft | midday & dawn | Jerkbait along weed edges, Spinnerbait |
| Winter | 3 to 9.8 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon (through ice) |
Yellow Perch fishing at Fisher Lakes
Spring yellow perch on Fisher Lakes hold shallow, usually 2 to 9.8 ft. Summer fish stay in 3 to 9.8 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 9.8 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 8 ft that scores prime in fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. A drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 9.8 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank |
| Summer | 3 to 9.8 ft | dawn | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm |
| Fall | 3 to 9.8 ft | midday | Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader |
| Winter | 3 to 9.8 ft | midday & dawn | Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small) |
Brook Trout fishing at Fisher Lakes
In spring, brook trout run shallow here, mostly 1 to 9.8 ft. Summer fish stay in 3 to 9.8 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 9.8 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 8 ft that scores prime in summer. 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 | 1 to 9.8 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 3 to 9.8 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 1 to 9.8 ft | midday & dawn | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 1 to 9.8 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Notable structure
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 8 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 4 ft
Common questions
How deep is Fisher Lakes?
Fisher Lakes is about 9.8 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 Fisher Lakes?
Anglers target smallmouth bass, yellow perch, brook trout, chain pickerel on Fisher Lakes.
Where is the best fishing spot on Fisher Lakes?
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 Fisher Lakes?
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.