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Fishing Upper South Branch Pd: what the data says
96-acre lake near T5 R9 WELS. The lake tops out around 80 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 South Branch Pd
In spring, brook trout run shallow here, mostly 2 to 15 ft. They move out to 10 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 3 to 20 ft. Main-lake point is the standout, a point at roughly 11 ft, rated prime for spring 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 | 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 74 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 72 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 28 ft
- Main-lake point: point, around 11 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 2 ft
Common questions
How deep is Upper South Branch Pd?
Upper South Branch Pd is about 80 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 South Branch Pd?
Anglers target brook trout on Upper South Branch Pd.
Where is the best fishing spot on Upper South Branch Pd?
Main-lake point is the top-rated area: a point in about 11 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Upper South Branch Pd?
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 South Branch Pond · Lower Fowler Pond · Pogy Pond · Middle Fowler Pond · Weed Pond · High Pond
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