Eagles Lakes near Deerfield: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Out in Grafton County, New Hampshire, sits Eagles Lakes. It lies 4,150 feet above sea level. A pocket of water where every cast reaches cover. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Grafton County. Nearest place of any size is Deerfield, 5.3 miles away. Manchester sits 81 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Eagles Lakes

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Records held for Grafton County cover rainbow trout, brook trout, smallmouth bass, brown trout and largemouth bass. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Take Eagles Lakes a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 62°F and January near 13°F on the long-run figures. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Look for the thaw near late April; the fishing lifts straight after. The lid tends to go about late April and return around late November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. That is the shape of the year on Eagles Lakes.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. The water borders Lafayette Brook Scenic Area, so reserve rules are likely to apply. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Profile Lake at 0.9 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position at Eagles Lakes before loading the car.