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Fishing Little Cranberry Lake: what the data says
39-acre lake near Clarendon Parish. 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. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Smallmouth Bass fishing at Little Cranberry Lake
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. Main-lake point is the standout, a point at roughly 3.9 ft, rated prime for fall smallmouth bass. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig gets it done.
| 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 Little Cranberry Lake
Spring chain pickerel on Little Cranberry Lake hold shallow, usually 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. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Tie on a weedless spoon + trailer or a buzzbait and you're in the game.
| 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 Little Cranberry Lake
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. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for spring yellow perch. Best bite is early morning. Tie on a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm and you're in the game.
| 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 Little Cranberry Lake
Start shallow in spring: brook trout sit in 1 to 3.9 ft that time of year. 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. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. 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
- Secondary point: point, around 3.9 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-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 Little Cranberry Lake?
Little Cranberry Lake 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 Little Cranberry Lake?
Anglers target smallmouth bass, yellow perch, brook trout, chain pickerel on Little Cranberry Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Little Cranberry Lake?
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 Little Cranberry Lake?
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.