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Fishing Russell Pond: what the data says
113-acre lake near Russell Pond Twp. The lake tops out around 19 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 Russell Pond
Spring brook trout on Russell Pond hold shallow, usually 2 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 6 to 19 ft, and by winter most fish are in 3 to 19 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 19 ft, rated prime for summer brook trout. 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 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 6 to 19 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 19 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 19 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 12 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 5 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 4 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 4 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 2 ft
Common questions
How deep is Russell Pond?
Russell Pond is about 19 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 Russell Pond?
Anglers target brook trout on Russell Pond.
Where is the best fishing spot on Russell Pond?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 19 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 Russell 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
Lost Pond · Fourth Saint John Pond · Third Saint John Pond · Second St John Pond · Lower First St John Pd · Upper First St John Pond
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