Fishing Chase Pond in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

• Overview

  Chase Pond lies in Merrimack County, in New Hampshire. The bank gives way to pine and birch. Around 31 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Wilmot sits 2.5 miles from here and is the nearest stop. After that come New London at 3.5 miles and Andover at 4.8 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Chase Pond

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Reported across Merrimack County: rainbow trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and brown trout. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Read Chase Pond for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 67°F and January near 19°F on the long-run figures. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around early April. From about early April to around mid December, expect open water on the long-run figures. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Plan any trip to Chase Pond around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Cassey Brook Preserve runs up to the bank here, which usually means extra restrictions. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Tannery Pond, 0.6 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm access to Chase Pond locally before you travel.