Arlington Mill Reservoir Fishing near Salem, New Hampshire

• Overview

  Arlington Mill Reservoir is set in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It sits in pine and birch. It measures about 238 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Shoreline length is close to 3.6 miles, and each section fishes a little differently. It ranks high for size among our Rockingham County listings. The nearest place of any size is Salem, 2.5 miles away. Atkinson is 3.4 miles and Hampstead 3.9 miles. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Arlington Mill Reservoir

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Species logged across Rockingham County include rainbow trout, largemouth bass, brown trout, bluegill and smallmouth bass. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Arlington Mill Reservoir gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 71°F and January near 24°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Break-up comes around late March, and the run that follows is short and strong. Ice usually gives way near late March, and forms again about late December. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Expect Arlington Mill Reservoir to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. For boats, Dockside Marina lies half a mile out. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Providence Hill Brook, 1.1 miles away. Check the position at Arlington Mill Reservoir before loading the car.