Fishing Rogers Pond in Waushara County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  The Waushara County end of Wisconsin holds Rogers Pond. It sits at 912 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 3 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is a small entry by Waushara County standards. For a base, Dakota sits 4.6 miles out. Wautoma is 8.8 miles and Westfield 9.4 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Rogers Pond

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Species logged across Waushara County include brown trout, rainbow trout and bluegill. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The near bank of Rogers Pond is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 14°F to 71°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Break-up comes around early April, and the run that follows is short and strong. The water is typically free of ice between early April and early December. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. The season on Rogers Pond follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, Curtis Lake is 1 mile off. For Rogers Pond in particular, ask before you travel.