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Fishing Widgeon Pond: what the data says
22-acre lake near Montana. The lake tops out around 4 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 Widgeon Pond
Start shallow in spring: brook trout sit in 1 to 4 ft that time of year. Summer fish stay in 1 to 4 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 4 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. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. 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 ft | dawn & dusk | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 1 to 4 ft | dawn & dusk | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 1 to 4 ft | midday & dawn | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 1 to 4 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Arctic Grayling fishing at Widgeon Pond
In spring, arctic grayling run shallow here, mostly 1 to 4 ft. Summer fish stay in 1 to 4 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 4 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 4 ft, rated prime for winter arctic grayling. Best bite is the evening and early morning. Tie on a dry fly (parachute adams, elk hair caddis) or a small inline spinner and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 4 ft | midday & dusk | 1/16 oz spinner (silver), Small dry fly (Adams, Griffith's) |
| Summer | 1 to 4 ft | dusk & dawn | Dry fly (parachute Adams, elk hair caddis), Small inline spinner |
| Fall | 1 to 4 ft | midday | Small spoon, Beadhead nymph under indicator |
| Winter | 1 to 4 ft | midday & dawn | Tungsten jig + waxworm, Small jigging spoon (gold) |
Notable structure
- Main-lake point: point, around 4 ft
- Secondary point: point, around 4 ft
- Deep basin: deep basin, around 4 ft
- Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 3 ft
- Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 2 ft
- Break off the point: drop-off, around 2 ft
Common questions
How deep is Widgeon Pond?
Widgeon Pond is about 4 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 Widgeon Pond?
Anglers target brook trout, arctic grayling on Widgeon Pond.
Where is the best fishing spot on Widgeon Pond?
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 4 ft of water that rates prime for arctic grayling in winter. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Widgeon 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
Elk Lake (Beaverhead) · Red Rock Lake, Upper · Hidden Lake (Madison) · Quake Lake · Hebgen Lake · Madison River
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