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Fishing Long Ponds: what the data says
7-acre pond near Paroisse d'Addington. Government of New Brunswick lake depth survey. The lake tops out around 13.1 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 Long Ponds
Start shallow in spring: smallmouth bass sit in 3 to 12 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 4 to 13.1 ft, and winter fish settle into 4 to 13.1 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Main-lake point: a point around 8 ft that scores prime in fall. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. 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 | 3 to 12 ft | dawn & dusk | Ned rig, Tube jig |
| Summer | 4 to 13.1 ft | dawn & dusk | Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig |
| Fall | 4 to 13.1 ft | midday & dawn | Jerkbait, Blade bait |
| Winter | 4 to 13.1 ft | midday | Blade bait, Hair jig |
Chain Pickerel fishing at Long Ponds
Start shallow in spring: chain pickerel sit in 2 to 10 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 3 to 13.1 ft, and by winter most fish are in 4 to 13.1 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Break off the point: a drop-off around 6 ft that scores prime in fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a weedless spoon + trailer or a buzzbait and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 3 to 13.1 ft | dawn & dusk | Weedless spoon + trailer, Buzzbait |
| Fall | 3 to 13.1 ft | midday & dawn | Jerkbait along weed edges, Spinnerbait |
| Winter | 4 to 13.1 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon (through ice) |
Yellow Perch fishing at Long Ponds
Start shallow in spring: yellow perch sit in 3 to 12 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 4 to 13.1 ft, and winter fish settle into 4 to 13.1 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 11 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in 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 | 3 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank |
| Summer | 4 to 13.1 ft | dawn | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm |
| Fall | 4 to 13.1 ft | midday | Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader |
| Winter | 4 to 13.1 ft | midday & dawn | Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small) |
Brook Trout fishing at Long Ponds
Spring brook trout on Long Ponds hold shallow, usually 2 to 13.1 ft. Summer fish stay in 4 to 13.1 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 13.1 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 11 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in 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 | 2 to 13.1 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 4 to 13.1 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 13.1 ft | midday & dawn | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 2 to 13.1 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 11 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 6 ft
Common questions
How deep is Long Ponds?
Long Ponds is about 13.1 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 Long Ponds?
Anglers target smallmouth bass, yellow perch, brook trout, chain pickerel on Long Ponds.
Where is the best fishing spot on Long Ponds?
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 Long Ponds?
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.