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Fishing McPherson Pond: what the data says
67-acre lake near T10 R10 WELS. The lake tops out around 22 ft. The depth chart is built from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the humps, channels and drop-offs you see are measured, not guessed. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.
Brook Trout fishing at McPherson Pond
Spring brook trout on McPherson Pond hold shallow, usually 2 to 15 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 7 to 22 ft, and winter fish settle into 3 to 20 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 22 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is 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 | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 7 to 22 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 22 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 11 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 9 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 2 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 2 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 2 ft
Common questions
How deep is McPherson Pond?
McPherson Pond is about 22 ft at its deepest point. The depth chart here comes from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the contours reflect measured depths.
What fish are in McPherson Pond?
Anglers target brook trout on McPherson Pond.
Where is the best fishing spot on McPherson Pond?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 22 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish McPherson Pond?
For brook 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.
Nearby waters
Mink Marsh Pond · Horseshoe Pond · Upper Hudson Pond · Lost Pond · Mooseleuk Lake · Upper Island Pond
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