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Fishing Jacquet River Lakes: what the data says
18-acre lake near Paroisse d'Addington. Government of New Brunswick lake depth survey. The lake tops out around 3.9 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 Jacquet River Lakes
In spring, smallmouth bass run shallow here, mostly 1 to 3.9 ft. Summer fish stay in 1 to 3.9 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 3.9 ft. The spot to know is Main-lake point, a point in about 3.9 ft of water that rates prime for smallmouth bass in fall. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 3.9 ft | dawn & dusk | Ned rig, Tube jig |
| Summer | 1 to 3.9 ft | dawn & dusk | Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig |
| Fall | 1 to 3.9 ft | midday & dawn | Jerkbait, Blade bait |
| Winter | 1 to 3.9 ft | midday | Blade bait, Hair jig |
Chain Pickerel fishing at Jacquet River Lakes
In spring, chain pickerel run shallow here, mostly 1 to 3.9 ft. Summer fish stay in 1 to 3.9 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 3.9 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for spring chain pickerel. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A weedless spoon + trailer or a buzzbait covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 3.9 ft | midday & dawn | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 1 to 3.9 ft | dawn & dusk | Weedless spoon + trailer, Buzzbait |
| Fall | 1 to 3.9 ft | midday & dawn | Jerkbait along weed edges, Spinnerbait |
| Winter | 1 to 3.9 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon (through ice) |
Yellow Perch fishing at Jacquet River Lakes
In spring, yellow perch run shallow here, mostly 1 to 3.9 ft. Summer fish stay in 1 to 3.9 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 3.9 ft. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. Summer baits: a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 3.9 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank |
| Summer | 1 to 3.9 ft | dawn | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm |
| Fall | 1 to 3.9 ft | midday | Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader |
| Winter | 1 to 3.9 ft | midday & dawn | Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small) |
Brook Trout fishing at Jacquet River Lakes
In spring, brook trout run shallow here, mostly 1 to 3.9 ft. Summer fish stay in 1 to 3.9 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 3.9 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 3 ft that scores prime in summer. 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 | 1 to 3.9 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 1 to 3.9 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 1 to 3.9 ft | midday & dawn | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 1 to 3.9 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Notable structure
- Main-lake point: point, around 3.9 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 3 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 2 ft
Common questions
How deep is Jacquet River Lakes?
Jacquet River Lakes is about 3.9 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 Jacquet River Lakes?
Anglers target smallmouth bass, yellow perch, brook trout, chain pickerel on Jacquet River Lakes.
Where is the best fishing spot on Jacquet River Lakes?
Main-lake point is the top-rated area: a point in about 3.9 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 Jacquet River 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.