Washington Park Pond Depth Map & Fishing Spots (WI)

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Washington Park Pond, WI

Max 5 ft

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Where to start

Fall shiner run window is on — see the hatch outlook

Target species

Species from state lake data, resolved by location. These species come from the Wisconsin DNR's own per-lake fish listing. Where the DNR reports a group rather than a species — “panfish”, “catfish”, “trout” — the specific species are resolved from Wisconsin's fish distribution by this lake's location, depth and habitat, so those are an informed estimate, not a per-species survey. The named gamefish (walleye, musky, bass, pike, sturgeon…) are the DNR's own listing. (The depth chart is a computer-generated estimate from the lake's real shoreline and the DNR's maximum depth — not measured contours.) How we estimate species →

Hatch outlook

Fall shiner runActive window

Typical here: Sep 1 – Oct 31 · colder nights and shortening days start the push in early September — shiners slide out of open water toward warmer shallows and run up the rivers; the Rainy River run off Lake of the Woods is the marquee version

adultdaylight for the jig bite; after dark the shiners stack under dock lights with walleyes and pike mixed right in — follow the bait, not the spot — millions of shiners move together and the predators ride with them; silver profile and flash matter

Concentrates hard but travels — the school (and the walleyes under it) can be off a river mouth one week and miles upriver the next.

Jig-and-minnow is the event's signature — a frozen emerald shiner on a 1/4 oz jig drifted along the run; silver jerkbaits and trolled crankbaits take the roaming fish; blade baits under the schools.

The event happens over river mouths and the first miles upriver, warming shallow shorelines, and rocky points where the displaced bait stacks

Next on this water

Fall frog migration · forageSep 25 – Nov 10 · in ~3 weeks

Spring crawfish emergence · forageApr 1 – Jun 15 · in ~7 months

Hex (giant mayfly) · mayflyJun 15 – Aug 15 · in ~10 months

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours on this water are approximations. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Fishing Washington Park Pond: what the data says

11-acre pond in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. The lake tops out around 5 ft. This chart interpolates between a real shoreline and a known maximum depth. It will point you at likely water, but it is not a navigation product. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.

The drawn water covers 12 acres wrapped in 0.7 miles of bank. With a 1.5 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. Every acre of it sits shallower than ~15 ft: one big littoral zone, cover and forage throughout. End to end it runs roughly 0.3 mi. Milwaukee County claims this one. If the bite dies, Juneau Park Lagoon is 4 mi to the east.

Northern Pike fishing at Washington Park Pond

Come spring, look for northern pike tight to the bank in 1 to 5 ft. Through summer count on 2 to 5 ft; the winter hold is 2 to 5 ft. Start at Break off the point. It's a drop-off holding about 2 ft of water and rates prime come fall. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. A bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage is the honest summer answer here.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	1 to 5 ft	midday & dawn	open water	#5 inline spinner, Spoon (red/white)
Summer	2 to 5 ft	dawn & dusk	Break off the point (2 ft)	Bucktail, Weedless spoon over cabbage
Fall	2 to 5 ft	midday & dawn	Break off the point (2 ft)	Big rubber (Bull Dawg style), Husky-style jerkbait
Winter	2 to 5 ft	midday	Main-lake point (5 ft)	Tip-ups, Large jigging spoon

Largemouth Bass fishing at Washington Park Pond

When the water first warms, largemouth bass slide up into 1 to 5 ft. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 2 to 5 ft, winter 2 to 5 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Main-lake point: a point around 5 ft that scores prime in fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Keep a texas-rigged 10" worm or a deep-diving crankbait rigged through the warm months.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	1 to 5 ft	dawn & dusk	Main-lake point (5 ft)	Spinnerbait, Chatterbait
Summer	2 to 5 ft	dawn & dusk	Break off the point (2 ft)	Texas-rigged 10" worm, Deep-diving crankbait
Fall	1 to 5 ft	midday & dawn	Main-lake point (5 ft)	Squarebill crankbait (shad), Spinnerbait
Winter	2 to 5 ft	midday	Break off the point (2 ft)	Blade bait, Jigging spoon

Notable structure

Count 3 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Main-lake point, sits near 5 ft.

Main-lake point: point, around 5 ft
Deep basin: deep basin, around 4 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 2 ft

Washington Park Pond stocking report

Date	Species	Count	Size
2025*	Rainbow Trout (yearling)	2,485	~9.1"

* Approximate date (agency reports month or season only). Source: Wisconsin DNR fish-stocking summary, retrieved 2026-08-18.

Washington Park Pond fishing regulations

Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Wisconsin waters are set by the Wisconsin DNR — and special regulations can apply to Washington Park Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

Check the official Wisconsin fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Washington Park Pond?

Washington Park Pond is about 5 ft (2 m) deep 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 Washington Park Pond?

Anglers target northern pike, largemouth bass on Washington Park Pond. These come from the Wisconsin DNR's per-lake fish listing; where the DNR lists a group (panfish, catfish, trout) the specific species are resolved from Wisconsin's fish distribution by the lake's location, depth and habitat.

Where is the best fishing spot on Washington Park Pond?

Main-lake point is the top-rated area: a point in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for largemouth bass in fall. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Washington Park Pond?

For northern pike, 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.

Is Washington Park Pond stocked with fish?

Yes — per Wisconsin DNR fish-stocking summary records, Washington Park Pond was most recently stocked 2025 with 2,485 rainbow trout (yearling). The full stocking history is listed above.

What are the fishing regulations for Washington Park Pond?

Fishing on Washington Park Pond is regulated by the Wisconsin DNR. Check the official Wisconsin regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.

Nearby waters

Juneau Park Lagoon 4 mi · Jackson Park Pond 4 mi · Greenfield Park Pond 6 mi · Brown Deer Park Pond 7 mi · Scout Lake 8 mi · Root River Parkway Pond 9 mi · Upper Kelly Lake 9 mi · Koepmier Lake 9 mi · Whitnall Park Pond 10 mi · Monastery Lake 10 mi · Lannon County Park Pond 12 mi · Little Muskego Lake 13 mi

See how Washington Park Pond stacks up: best largemouth bass lakes in Wisconsin · best northern pike lakes in Wisconsin

More water nearby: Milwaukee County fishing maps (10 charts). Browse all Wisconsin fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.

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