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Fishing Thompsons Lake: what the data says
146-acre lake near McAdam Parish. Government of New Brunswick lake depth survey. The lake tops out around 12.1 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 Thompsons Lake
Start shallow in spring: smallmouth bass sit in 3 to 12 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 4 to 12.1 ft, and by winter most fish are in 4 to 12.1 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Main-lake point: a point around 8 ft that scores prime in fall. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | dawn & dusk | Ned rig, Tube jig |
| Summer | 4 to 12.1 ft | dawn & dusk | Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig |
| Fall | 4 to 12.1 ft | midday & dawn | Jerkbait, Blade bait |
| Winter | 4 to 12.1 ft | midday | Blade bait, Hair jig |
Chain Pickerel fishing at Thompsons Lake
Start shallow in spring: chain pickerel sit in 2 to 10 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 2 to 12.1 ft, and winter fish settle into 3 to 12.1 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for spring chain pickerel. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a weedless spoon + trailer or a buzzbait gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 2 to 12.1 ft | dawn & dusk | Weedless spoon + trailer, Buzzbait |
| Fall | 3 to 12.1 ft | midday & dawn | Jerkbait along weed edges, Spinnerbait |
| Winter | 3 to 12.1 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon (through ice) |
Yellow Perch fishing at Thompsons Lake
In spring, yellow perch run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 4 to 12.1 ft, and winter fish settle into 4 to 12.1 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for spring yellow perch. 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 12.1 ft | dawn | Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm |
| Fall | 4 to 12.1 ft | midday | Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader |
| Winter | 4 to 12.1 ft | midday & dawn | Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small) |
Brook Trout fishing at Thompsons Lake
In spring, brook trout run shallow here, mostly 2 to 12.1 ft. Summer fish stay in 4 to 12.1 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 12.1 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 10 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Best bite is 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 12.1 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 4 to 12.1 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 12.1 ft | midday & dawn | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 2 to 12.1 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 10 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 8 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 8 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 5 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Thompsons Lake?
Thompsons Lake is about 12.1 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 Thompsons Lake?
Anglers target smallmouth bass, yellow perch, brook trout, chain pickerel on Thompsons Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Thompsons Lake?
Main-lake point is the top-rated area: a point in about 8 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 Thompsons 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.