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Fishing Misery Pond: what the data says
38-acre lake near Misery Twp. 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. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Brook Trout fishing at Misery Pond
Spring brook trout on Misery Pond hold shallow, usually 2 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 7 to 22 ft, and by winter most fish are in 3 to 20 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 22 ft, rated prime for summer brook trout. 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 | 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 19 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 9 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 6 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Misery Pond?
Misery 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 Misery Pond?
Anglers target brook trout on Misery Pond.
Where is the best fishing spot on Misery 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 Misery 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
Upper Misery Pond · Ten Thousand Acre Pond · Chase Stream Pond · Island Pond · Long Pond · Horseshoe Pond
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