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Fishing Second Lake: what the data says
120-acre lake near Paroisse de Saint-Joseph. Government of New Brunswick lake depth survey. The lake tops out around 4.9 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.
Smallmouth Bass fishing at Second Lake
Start shallow in spring: smallmouth bass sit in 1 to 4.9 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 1 to 4.9 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 4.9 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Main-lake point: a point around 4.9 ft that scores prime in fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. A drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 4.9 ft | dawn & dusk | Ned rig, Tube jig |
| Summer | 1 to 4.9 ft | dawn & dusk | Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig |
| Fall | 1 to 4.9 ft | midday & dawn | Jerkbait, Blade bait |
| Winter | 1 to 4.9 ft | midday | Blade bait, Hair jig |
Chain Pickerel fishing at Second Lake
Spring chain pickerel on Second Lake hold shallow, usually 1 to 4.9 ft. Summer fish stay in 1 to 4.9 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 4.9 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Shallow bay flat: a weed flat around 3 ft that scores prime in spring. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Tie on a weedless spoon + trailer or a buzzbait and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 4.9 ft | midday & dawn | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 1 to 4.9 ft | dawn & dusk | Weedless spoon + trailer, Buzzbait |
| Fall | 1 to 4.9 ft | midday & dawn | Jerkbait along weed edges, Spinnerbait |
| Winter | 1 to 4.9 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon (through ice) |
Yellow Perch fishing at Second Lake
Spring yellow perch on Second Lake hold shallow, usually 1 to 4.9 ft. Summer fish stay in 1 to 4.9 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 4.9 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Shallow bay flat: a weed flat around 3 ft that scores prime in spring. Best bite is early morning. Summer baits: a drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 4.9 ft | midday & dawn | Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank |
| Summer | 1 to 4.9 ft | dawn | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm |
| Fall | 1 to 4.9 ft | midday | Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader |
| Winter | 1 to 4.9 ft | midday & dawn | Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small) |
Brook Trout fishing at Second Lake
Spring brook trout on Second Lake hold shallow, usually 1 to 4.9 ft. Summer fish stay in 1 to 4.9 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 4.9 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 4 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 | 1 to 4.9 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 1 to 4.9 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 1 to 4.9 ft | midday & dawn | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 1 to 4.9 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Notable structure
- Main-lake point: point, around 4.9 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 4.9 ft
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 4 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 2 ft
Common questions
How deep is Second Lake?
Second Lake is about 4.9 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 Second Lake?
Anglers target smallmouth bass, yellow perch, brook trout, chain pickerel on Second Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Second Lake?
Main-lake point is the top-rated area: a point in about 4.9 ft of water that rates prime for smallmouth bass in fall. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Second Lake?
For smallmouth bass, 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.