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Fishing Third Saint John Pond: what the data says
221-acre lake near T4 R17 WELS. The lake tops out around 14 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. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Brook Trout fishing at Third Saint John Pond
Spring brook trout on Third Saint John 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 14 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm gets it done.
| 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 |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 14 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 4 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 2 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 2 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 2 ft
Common questions
How deep is Third Saint John Pond?
Third Saint John Pond is about 14 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 Third Saint John Pond?
Anglers target brook trout on Third Saint John Pond.
Where is the best fishing spot on Third Saint John Pond?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 14 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 Third Saint John 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
Second St John Pond · Lower First St John Pd · Upper First St John Pond · Fourth Saint John Pond · Russell Pond · Foley Pond
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