Kolelemook Lake Fishing in Sullivan County, New Hampshire

• Overview

  Within Sullivan County, New Hampshire, you have Kolelemook Lake. The setting is rolling bush on every side. Roughly 94 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. The full circuit measures close to 1.8 miles on foot. The nearest town is Springfield, 0.6 miles away. For a city, Manchester is 45 miles off. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Kolelemook Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Sullivan County records list rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, Arctic charr and largemouth bass among the fish reported. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. The shape of Kolelemook Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 67°F; the cold one sits at 18°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Count the season from break-up, usually mid April. On average, mid April opens the water and early December closes it again. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Kolelemook Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Launching is at Springfield Boat Launch, about half a mile away. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. If the gate is shut, Morgan Pond at 1.5 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Kolelemook Lake are worth checking on the day.