Lohr Pond near Hartford: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lohr Pond lies in Washington County, in Wisconsin. The surroundings are pine and birch. At roughly 7 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Washington County standards. The closest town, Hartford, is 3.2 miles away. After that come Slinger at 4.2 miles and Richfield at 7.3 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Lohr Pond

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Reported across Washington County: common carp, pumpkinseed, green sunfish, largemouth bass and bluegill. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. At Lohr Pond light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 70°F; by January the average is down near 17°F. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from early April. Expect the water usable from around early April until roughly early December. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. The season on Lohr Pond rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Failing this one, try Werner Pond, 1.5 miles away. Rules at Lohr Pond are worth checking on the day.