Poplar River Pond Fishing Map — 14 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 Poplar River Pond: what the data says

8-acre pond near Wisconsin. The lake tops out around 14 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.

Brook Trout fishing at Poplar River Pond

Spring brook trout on Poplar River Pond hold shallow, usually 2 to 14 ft. Summer fish stay in 4 to 14 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 14 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 12 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in 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 14 ft	dawn & dusk	Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon
Summer	4 to 14 ft	dawn & dusk	Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm
Fall	2 to 14 ft	midday & dawn	Small spoon (orange), Spinner
Winter	2 to 14 ft	dawn	Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic

Yellow Perch fishing at Poplar River Pond

Start shallow in spring: yellow perch sit in 3 to 12 ft that time of year. They move out to 4 to 14 ft in summer and finish the year down in 4 to 14 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 12 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in fall. 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	3 to 12 ft	midday & dawn	Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank
Summer	4 to 14 ft	dawn	Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm
Fall	4 to 14 ft	midday	Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader
Winter	4 to 14 ft	midday & dawn	Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small)

Crappie fishing at Poplar River Pond

In spring, crappie run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 4 to 14 ft, and winter fish settle into 4 to 14 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 12 ft, rated prime for winter crappie. 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	4 to 14 ft	dawn & dusk	Jig trolled/spider-rigged, Small crankbait (trolled)
Fall	4 to 14 ft	dawn	Jig + minnow combo, Small swimbait (1.5-2")
Winter	4 to 14 ft	midday	Tungsten jig + soft plastic, Tiny jigging spoon

Bluegill fishing at Poplar River Pond

Start shallow in spring: bluegill sit in 1 to 6 ft that time of year. They move out to 4 to 14 ft in summer and finish the year down in 4 to 14 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 12 ft that scores prime in winter. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Tie on a small sponge spider (fly) or a micro tube jig and you're in the game.

Season	Depth	Best window	Go-to baits
Spring	1 to 6 ft	midday & dusk	1/32 oz jig + micro plastic, Tiny popper (evenings)
Summer	4 to 14 ft	dawn & dusk	Small sponge spider (fly), Micro tube jig
Fall	4 to 14 ft	midday	Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped
Winter	4 to 14 ft	midday	Tungsten ice jig + plastic, Tiny spoon

Pumpkinseed fishing at Poplar River Pond

In spring, pumpkinseed run shallow here, mostly 1 to 8 ft. They move out to 2 to 10 ft in summer and finish the year down in 4 to 14 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 12 ft of water that rates prime for pumpkinseed in winter. In summer the feeding windows fall in the evening and early morning. A micro tube or a sponge spider (fly) covers the summer program.

Season	Depth	Best window	Go-to baits
Spring	1 to 8 ft	midday & dusk	Micro jig under a float, Tiny beetle-spin
Summer	2 to 10 ft	dusk & dawn	Micro tube, Sponge spider (fly)
Fall	4 to 14 ft	dusk & dawn	Micro jig + waxworm, Small spoon tipped
Winter	4 to 14 ft	dawn	Tungsten ice jig + plastic, Tiny spoon

Notable structure

Deep basin: deep basin, around 12 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 6 ft

Common questions

How deep is Poplar River Pond?

Poplar River Pond is about 14 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 Poplar River Pond?

Anglers target crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, brook trout, pumpkinseed on Poplar River Pond. 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 Poplar River Pond?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 12 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 Poplar River 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

Steele Lake · Little Steele Lake · Twin Lakes · Twin Lakes, South · Lydon Lake · Lake Nebagamon

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