Pool #18 Fishing Map — 8 ft Deep, Spots (WI)

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 →

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 Pool #18: what the data says

7-acre reservoir near Wisconsin. The lake tops out around 8 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. What follows comes from the same scoring engine that paints the spots above.

Yellow Perch fishing at Pool #18

Start shallow in spring: yellow perch sit in 2 to 8 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 2 to 8 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 8 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 7 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning. A drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm covers the summer program.

Season	Depth	Best window	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 8 ft	midday & dawn	Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank
Summer	2 to 8 ft	dawn	Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm
Fall	2 to 8 ft	midday	Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader
Winter	2 to 8 ft	midday & dawn	Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small)

Northern Pike fishing at Pool #18

Spring northern pike on Pool #18 hold shallow, usually 2 to 8 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 8 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 8 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 4 ft, rated prime for fall northern pike. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage covers the summer program.

Season	Depth	Best window	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 8 ft	midday & dawn	#5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white)
Summer	2 to 8 ft	dawn & dusk	Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage
Fall	2 to 8 ft	midday & dawn	Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait
Winter	2 to 8 ft	midday	Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon

Crappie fishing at Pool #18

In spring, crappie run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 8 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 8 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 7 ft of water that rates prime for crappie in winter. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a jig trolled/spider-rigged or a small crankbait (trolled) and you're in the game.

Season	Depth	Best window	Go-to baits
Spring	2 to 8 ft	midday & dawn	1/16 oz jig + tube, Curly-tail grub
Summer	2 to 8 ft	dawn & dusk	Jig trolled/spider-rigged, Small crankbait (trolled)
Fall	2 to 8 ft	dawn	Jig + minnow combo, Small swimbait (1.5-2")
Winter	2 to 8 ft	midday	Tungsten jig + soft plastic, Tiny jigging spoon

Bluegill fishing at Pool #18

Start shallow in spring: bluegill sit in 1 to 6 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 2 to 8 ft, and by winter most fish are in 2 to 8 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 7 ft that scores prime in winter. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. A small sponge spider (fly) or a micro tube jig covers the summer program.

Season	Depth	Best window	Go-to baits
Spring	1 to 6 ft	midday & dusk	1/32 oz jig + micro plastic, Tiny popper (evenings)
Summer	2 to 8 ft	dawn & dusk	Small sponge spider (fly), Micro tube jig
Fall	2 to 8 ft	midday	Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped
Winter	2 to 8 ft	midday	Tungsten ice jig + plastic, Tiny spoon

Notable structure

Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
Deep basin: deep basin, around 7 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 4 ft

Common questions

How deep is Pool #18?

Pool #18 is about 8 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 Pool #18?

Anglers target northern pike, crappie, bluegill, yellow perch on Pool #18. 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 Pool #18?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 7 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in fall. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Pool #18?

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.

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