Fishing at Clark Pond, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

• Overview

  You will find Clark Pond in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. The coast is 28 miles away. It measures about 37 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. 1.4 miles away sits Auburn, the nearest town. Further out sit South Hooksett (4 miles) and Manchester (5.4 miles). Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Clark Pond

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Records held for Rockingham County cover rainbow trout, largemouth bass, brown trout, bluegill and smallmouth bass. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Anyone new to Clark Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 69°F; the cold one sits at 21°F. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. 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. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Plan any trip to Clark Pond around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. Hemlock Drive Town Forest takes in this water; protected-area rules will apply. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Little Massabesic Lake, 1.2 miles out. None of that is settled for Clark Pond in what we hold.