How deep is West Side Pond?

West Side Pond reaches a maximum depth of 30 feet, according to the CT DEEP Lake Bathymetry survey. Most of the lake is shallower, with 10 mapped depth bands between the shoreline and the deepest hole.

Where is the deepest part of West Side Pond?

The deepest surveyed water on West Side Pond sits toward the southwestern corner of the lake, inside the 30 ft contour. The interactive depth map above shows the full basin outline and the breaks leading into it.

How accurate is this West Side Pond depth map?

The contours come from the CT DEEP Lake Bathymetry survey. Depths change over time with water levels and sediment, so treat this map as a planning guide for fishing, and never use it for navigation.

Connecticut lake depth maps

West Side Pond depth map

West Side Pond in Goshen, Connecticut reaches a depth of 30 feet. The official Connecticut survey maps 10 depth bands across 11 contour lines. This free map of West Side Pond shows every surveyed contour as an interactive depth chart you can use to plan a session before you travel.

West Side Pond depth chart: 10 depth bands to 30 ft

Data: CT DEEP Lake Bathymetry (CC0), retrieved August 2026 · depths change over time · not for navigation

West Side Pond depth chart data
Depth contour	Share of mapped area inside it
3 ft	about 100%
6 ft	about 88%
9 ft	about 81%
12 ft	about 74%
15 ft	about 65%
18 ft	about 47%
21 ft	about 36%
24 ft	about 19%
27 ft	about 10%
30 ft	about 3%

Share of the surveyed surface area enclosed by each depth contour, computed from the CT DEEP Lake Bathymetry data.

How to fish West Side Pond: mid-depth structure water

With 30 feet at its deepest, the fish-holding structure is the mid-depth contour: drop-offs, points and inside turns between the shallows and the basin. Use the 10 mapped depth bands to find where contour lines pinch together, which marks the sharpest breaks, and work those edges first, especially early season and again in the fall as fish follow bait between depths.

Ice fishing on West Side Pond

West Side Pond is a classic ice-fishing depth: enough water to hold fish all winter without the long freeze-up of a deep basin. Start on the deepest mapped hole at first light, then work the breaks where contour lines tighten. Mid-depth flats near the basin edge produce through midday. Always verify ice thickness locally before walking out.

West Side Pond depth map FAQs

How deep is West Side Pond?: West Side Pond reaches a maximum depth of 30 feet, according to the CT DEEP Lake Bathymetry survey. Most of the lake is shallower, with 10 mapped depth bands between the shoreline and the deepest hole.
Where is the deepest part of West Side Pond?: The deepest surveyed water on West Side Pond sits toward the southwestern corner of the lake, inside the 30 ft contour. The interactive depth map above shows the full basin outline and the breaks leading into it.
How accurate is this West Side Pond depth map?: The contours come from the CT DEEP Lake Bathymetry survey. Depths change over time with water levels and sediment, so treat this map as a planning guide for fishing, and never use it for navigation.

Depth maps for lakes near West Side Pond

Tyler Lake depth map · 21 ft max · 1 mi away
Mohawk Pond depth map · 24 ft max · 4 mi away
Park Pond depth map · 15 ft max · 6 mi away
Winchester Lake depth map · 16 ft max · 7 mi away
Highland Lake depth map · 60 ft max · 9 mi away

Mapped fishing venues near West Side Pond

West Side Pond in the venue directory covers access and fishing details for this water.

Tyler Lake · 1 mi away
Mohawk Pond · 4 mi away
Park Pond · 6 mi away

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