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Fishing Upper Doughty Pond: what the data says
14-acre lake near Monson. The lake tops out around 40 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 Upper Doughty Pond
Spring brook trout on Upper Doughty Pond hold shallow, usually 2 to 15 ft. They move out to 10 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 3 to 20 ft. Shoreline break is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 27 ft, rated prime for summer brook trout. Best bite is 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 | 10 to 30 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 20 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Notable structure
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 38 ft
- Shoreline break: drop-off, around 27 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 10 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 5 ft
Common questions
How deep is Upper Doughty Pond?
Upper Doughty Pond is about 40 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 Upper Doughty Pond?
Anglers target brook trout on Upper Doughty Pond.
Where is the best fishing spot on Upper Doughty Pond?
Shoreline break is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 27 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 Upper Doughty 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
Lower Doughty Pond · Lake Hebron · Juniper Knee Pond · Bear Pond · Punchbowl Pond · Ordway Pond
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