Fishing at Canobie Lake, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

• Overview

  Canobie Lake is a Rockingham County water, New Hampshire side. The shore lies 20 miles out. At 375 acres this is proper open water rather than a pond. Some 4.7 miles of bank gives room to move when the wind turns. Few waters listed in Rockingham County are bigger. The closest town, Windham, is 2.5 miles away. Beyond it, Salem at 2.9 miles and Pelham at 5.5 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Canobie Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. County-wide records name rainbow trout, largemouth bass, brown trout and bluegill. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. The shape of Canobie Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 70°F, the coldest about 23°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly late March. Averages suggest open water from about late March through to roughly late December. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Plan any trip to Canobie Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. There are picnic tables recorded roughly half a mile off. There are toilets half a mile off. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Cobbetts Pond at 1.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Where Canobie Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.