Fishing Ladd Pond in Coos County, New Hampshire

• Overview

  Look for Ladd Pond in Coos County, New Hampshire. The surface lies 1,263 feet up. About 7 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Colebrook sits 5.3 miles from here and is the nearest stop. For a city, Sherbrooke is 37 miles off. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Ladd Pond

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Coos County records list rainbow trout, brown trout and rainbow smelt among the fish reported. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Fish Ladd Pond to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 64°F, the coldest about 11°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Winter locks it down, and late April brings it back. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late April until roughly late November. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. That is the shape of the year on Ladd Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Back Pond is 3.6 miles distant. What applies at Ladd Pond may have changed since it was mapped.