Little Lake Fishing near Tamworth, New Hampshire

• Overview

  Little Lake belongs to Carroll County, New Hampshire. It sits in pine and birch. At roughly 22 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Nearest town is Tamworth, 2.9 miles off. Further out sit Madison (4.1 miles) and Conway (8 miles). Close neighbours run: Chocorua Lake within 0.6 miles, Lonely Lake 1.7 miles away, James Pond within 2.4 miles, Blue Pond 2.9 miles away and Moores Pond within 3 miles. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Little Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Reported across Carroll County: rainbow trout, brown trout and smallmouth bass. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Take Little Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 68°F; by January the average is down near 18°F. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early April. Break-up near early April, freeze-up near mid December: that is the shape of an average year. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. That is the shape of the year on Little Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. There is recorded parking some half a mile off. The water borders The Grove, so expect the reserve rules to apply. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Chocorua Lake at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. What applies at Little Lake may have changed since it was mapped.