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Fishing Valentine Lake: what the data says
22-acre lake near Ludlow Parish. 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. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Smallmouth Bass fishing at Valentine 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. The spot to know is Main-lake point, a point in about 4.9 ft of water that rates prime for smallmouth bass in fall. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig and you're in the game.
| 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 Valentine Lake
In spring, chain pickerel run shallow here, mostly 1 to 4.9 ft. Summer fish stay in 1 to 4.9 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 4.9 ft. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for chain pickerel in spring. 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 | 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 Valentine Lake
Spring yellow perch on Valentine 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. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in spring. Plan around early morning in the warm months. 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 Valentine Lake
In spring, brook trout run shallow here, mostly 1 to 4.9 ft. Summer fish stay in 1 to 4.9 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 4.9 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 4 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Best bite is early morning and the evening. 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
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 4 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 2 ft
Common questions
How deep is Valentine Lake?
Valentine 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 Valentine Lake?
Anglers target smallmouth bass, yellow perch, brook trout, chain pickerel on Valentine Lake.
Where is the best fishing spot on Valentine 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 Valentine 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.