Lantz Pond Depth Map & Fishing Spots (WI)

Lake depth chart

Lantz Pond, WI

Max 7 ft

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Where to start

Fall shiner run window is on — see the hatch outlook

Target species

Species from state lake data, resolved by location. These species come from the Wisconsin DNR's own per-lake fish listing. Where the DNR reports a group rather than a species — “panfish”, “catfish”, “trout” — the specific species are resolved from Wisconsin's fish distribution by this lake's location, depth and habitat, so those are an informed estimate, not a per-species survey. The named gamefish (walleye, musky, bass, pike, sturgeon…) are the DNR's own listing. (The depth chart is a computer-generated estimate from the lake's real shoreline and the DNR's maximum depth — not measured contours.) How we estimate species →

Hatch outlook

Fall shiner runActive window

Typical here: Sep 1 – Oct 31 · colder nights and shortening days start the push in early September — shiners slide out of open water toward warmer shallows and run up the rivers; the Rainy River run off Lake of the Woods is the marquee version

adultdaylight for the jig bite; after dark the shiners stack under dock lights with walleyes and pike mixed right in — follow the bait, not the spot — millions of shiners move together and the predators ride with them; silver profile and flash matter

Concentrates hard but travels — the school (and the walleyes under it) can be off a river mouth one week and miles upriver the next.

Jig-and-minnow is the event's signature — a frozen emerald shiner on a 1/4 oz jig drifted along the run; silver jerkbaits and trolled crankbaits take the roaming fish; blade baits under the schools.

The event happens over river mouths and the first miles upriver, warming shallow shorelines, and rocky points where the displaced bait stacks

Next on this water

Hex (giant mayfly) · mayflyJun 15 – Aug 15 · in ~10 months

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours on this water are approximations. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Lantz Pond: what the data says

5-acre pond in Columbia County, Wisconsin. The lake tops out around 7 ft. Depth here is modeled from the true shoreline and max depth rather than surveyed; use it to plan, not to navigate. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:

Lantz Pond maps at 6 acres behind 0.4 miles of shoreline. Its 1.1 shoreline index means few bank features; the contours below do the pattern work. All of it is shallow-zone water — under ~15 ft across the entire basin, so the food chain has the run of the place. Columbia County claims this one. Its nearest charted neighbour, Crystal Lake, is 1 mi to the southwest.

Yellow Perch fishing at Lantz Pond

Start shallow in spring: yellow perch sit in 2 to 7 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 2 to 7 ft covers summer, 2 to 7 ft covers winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in fall. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning. Throw a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm until the fish tell you otherwise.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 7 ft	midday & dawn	open water	Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank
Summer	2 to 7 ft	dawn	Deep basin (6 ft)	Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm
Fall	2 to 7 ft	midday	Deep basin (6 ft)	Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader
Winter	2 to 7 ft	midday & dawn	Deep basin (6 ft)	Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small)

Crappie fishing at Lantz Pond

Come spring, look for crappie tight to the bank in 2 to 7 ft. Through summer count on 2 to 7 ft; the winter hold is 2 to 7 ft. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 6 ft of water and rates prime come winter. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. A jig trolled/spider-rigged or a small crankbait (trolled) is the honest summer answer here.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 7 ft	midday & dawn	open water	1/16 oz jig + tube, Curly-tail grub
Summer	2 to 7 ft	dawn & dusk	Break off the point (3 ft)	Jig trolled/spider-rigged, Small crankbait (trolled)
Fall	2 to 7 ft	dawn	Break off the point (3 ft)	Jig + minnow combo, Small swimbait (1.5-2")
Winter	2 to 7 ft	midday	Deep basin (6 ft)	Tungsten jig + soft plastic, Tiny jigging spoon

Bluegill fishing at Lantz Pond

When the water first warms, bluegill slide up into 1 to 6 ft. Summer is a 2 to 7 ft game here, winter a 2 to 7 ft one. Start at Deep basin. It's a deep basin holding about 6 ft of water and rates prime come winter. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. Keep a small sponge spider (fly) or a micro tube jig rigged through the warm months.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	1 to 6 ft	midday & dusk	open water	1/32 oz jig + micro plastic, Tiny popper (evenings)
Summer	2 to 7 ft	dawn & dusk	open water	Small sponge spider (fly), Micro tube jig
Fall	2 to 7 ft	midday	Break off the point (3 ft)	Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped
Winter	2 to 7 ft	midday	Deep basin (6 ft)	Tungsten ice jig + plastic, Tiny spoon

Notable structure

The chart marks 3 structure features on Lantz Pond; the deepest is Main-lake point at about 7 ft.

Main-lake point: point, around 7 ft
Deep basin: deep basin, around 6 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 3 ft

Lantz Pond fishing regulations

Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Wisconsin waters are set by the Wisconsin DNR — and special regulations can apply to Lantz Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

Check the official Wisconsin fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Lantz Pond?

Lantz Pond is about 7 ft (2 m) deep 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 Lantz Pond?

Anglers target yellow perch, crappie, bluegill on Lantz Pond. These come from the Wisconsin DNR's per-lake fish listing; where the DNR lists a group (panfish, catfish, trout) the specific species are resolved from Wisconsin's fish distribution by the lake's location, depth and habitat.

Where is the best fishing spot on Lantz Pond?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in fall. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.

When is the best time to fish Lantz Pond?

For yellow perch, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.

What are the fishing regulations for Lantz Pond?

Fishing on Lantz Pond is regulated by the Wisconsin DNR. Check the official Wisconsin regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.

Nearby waters

Crystal Lake 1 mi · Fish Lake 2 mi · Mud Lake 3 mi · Lake Wisconsin 5 mi · Brandenburg Lake 8 mi · Devils Lake 10 mi · Goose Lake 13 mi · Deacon Thomas Lake 14 mi · Lake Columbia 15 mi · Windsor Lake 15 mi · Seeley Lake 15 mi · Lower Wisconsin River 16 mi

See how Lantz Pond stacks up: best crappie lakes in Wisconsin · best bluegill lakes in Wisconsin · best yellow perch lakes in Wisconsin

More water nearby: Columbia County fishing maps (19 charts). Browse all Wisconsin fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. 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.

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