Fishing at Cranberry Pond, Sullivan County, New Hampshire

• Overview

  Cranberry Pond lies in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. Elevation runs to 1,125 feet. This is a pocket water of some 2 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Most waters listed here for Sullivan County are larger. Grantham sits 2.4 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Springfield is 4.7 miles and Sunapee 5.2 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Cranberry Pond

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Sullivan County records list rainbow trout, smallmouth bass and Arctic charr among the fish reported. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. At Cranberry Pond the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 67°F and January near 18°F on the long-run figures. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Once it clears, about early April, the fishing comes on quickly. From about early April to around early December, expect open water on the long-run figures. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Plan around that when you fish Cranberry Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Boat access is recorded roughly half a mile away. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. A jetty or pier is mapped about half a mile from here. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Lake Coniston at 0.9 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Cranberry Pond locally before you travel.