Fishing at Werner Pond, Washington County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Look for Werner Pond in the Washington County part of Wisconsin. The water sits 1,142 feet up. Small at around 12 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Slinger sits 2.8 miles from the bank. Then Hartford, 3.8 miles, and Richfield, 6.5 miles. Nearby, in order: Lohr Pond within 1.5 miles, 1.5 miles out stands Pike Lake, Mud Lake within 1.9 miles, 4 miles out stands Friess Lake and Little Friess Lake within 4.2 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Werner Pond

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. County-wide records name common carp, pumpkinseed, green sunfish, largemouth bass and bluegill. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Werner Pond gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 17°F in January up to 70°F in July. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early April. Averages suggest open water from about early April through to roughly early December. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Time your trip to Werner Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. If the gate is shut, Lohr Pond at 1.5 miles is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about Werner Pond if anything is unclear.