Captain Pond near Salem: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Captain Pond in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Country round the bank runs to mixed forest. Around 87 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The edge runs 1.6 miles or so, easy to work in an afternoon. Ground here is low by New Hampshire standards. Start from Salem, 1.9 miles down the road. Atkinson lies 2.5 miles off, Plaistow another 4.5 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Captain Pond

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Species logged across Rockingham County include rainbow trout, largemouth bass, brown trout, bluegill and smallmouth bass. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. The shape of Captain Pond rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 24°F in January up to 71°F in July. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around late March. The water is typically free of ice between late March and late December. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. That shapes the year on Captain Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. The water borders Crystal Gorge Conservation Area, so reserve rules are likely to apply. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. For a change of water, Providence Hill Brook is 1.2 miles distant. What applies at Captain Pond may have changed since it was mapped.