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18-acre pond near Lake County. The lake tops out around 27 ft. The depth chart comes from Minnesota Department of Natural Resources bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The depth data here comes from the Minnesota DNR survey of 1978, a decades-old survey (the DNR's original lake-survey map). The rest of this page walks each species through its year, using the map's own scoring.
Traced from the shoreline, Glacier Pond 1 runs 18 acres with 0.7 miles of edge. Nearly circular (index 1.2), so the story is the bottom, not the bank. 85% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. The water lies in Lake County. For a second option, Glacier Pond 2 lies 0 mi south.
Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 5 to 20 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 7 to 27 ft; cold water stacks them in 5 to 27 ft. Top water on the chart: Break off the point, a drop-off in the 10 ft range, prime in winter. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon until the fish tell you otherwise.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (10 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 7 to 27 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (10 ft) | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 27 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (10 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 5 to 27 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (10 ft) | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Spring brown trout on Glacier Pond 1 hold shallow, usually 3 to 25 ft. They move out to 8 to 27 ft in summer and finish the year down in 4 to 27 ft. Put Break off the point first on the milk run — a drop-off near 10 ft that grades prime for summer. The feeding windows run after dark and early morning. The summer box starts with a spoon at the thermocline or a deep stickbait (night).
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (2 ft) | Stickbait off planer boards (shallow), Small spoon along mud lines |
| Summer | 8 to 27 ft chart-limited; documented 25 to 60 ft | night & dawn | Break off the point (10 ft) | Spoon at the thermocline, Deep stickbait (night) |
| Fall | 5 to 27 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 30 ft | dusk & dawn | Main-lake point (2 ft) | Jerkbait over gravel, Casting spoon |
| Winter | 4 to 27 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 35 ft | dawn | Break off the point (10 ft) | Jigging spoon, Small stickbait (slow) |
Glacier Pond 1 carries 3 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 10 ft down.
| Date | Species | Count | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* | Rainbow Trout (yearlings) | 1,275 | — |
| 2024* | Rainbow Trout (yearlings) | 1,275 | — |
* Approximate date (agency reports month or season only). Source: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder stocking reports, retrieved 2026-09-11.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Minnesota waters are set by the Minnesota DNR — and special regulations can apply to Glacier Pond 1 specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Glacier Pond 1 is about 27 ft (8 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth data here comes from the Minnesota DNR survey of 1978, a decades-old survey (the DNR's original lake-survey map).
Anglers target rainbow trout, brown trout on Glacier Pond 1.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 10 ft of water that rates prime for brown trout in summer. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
For rainbow 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.
Yes — per Minnesota DNR LakeFinder stocking reports records, Glacier Pond 1 was most recently stocked 2025 with 1,275 rainbow trout (yearlings). The full stocking history is listed above.
Fishing on Glacier Pond 1 is regulated by the Minnesota DNR. Check the official Minnesota regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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More water nearby: Lake County fishing maps (313 charts). Browse all Minnesota fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry: published agency survey data. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.