Anderson Pond near Grantham: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Anderson Pond stands in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. The bank is 1,299 feet above sea level. It covers about 15 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. For a base, Grantham sits 3.4 miles out. Springfield follows at 5.5 miles, then Enfield at 7.1 miles. Nearby alternatives: Eastman Pond 0.9 miles off, Cole Pond sits 1.7 miles out, Miller Pond 2.1 miles off, Halfmile Pond sits 2.7 miles out and Lily Pond 3 miles off. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Anderson Pond

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Open biodiversity records for Sullivan County list rainbow trout, smallmouth bass and Arctic charr. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Fish Anderson Pond to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 67°F, while January sits near 17°F. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about mid April. Averages place the thaw at mid April and the freeze at early December. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Anderson Pond runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. A slipway is marked about half a mile from here. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Eastman Pond sits 0.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Anderson Pond locally before you travel.