Little Sunapee Lake Fishing in Sullivan County, New Hampshire

• Overview

  Look for Little Sunapee Lake in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. Elevation runs to 1,237 feet. About 486 acres, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. Size puts it in the front rank of our Sullivan County list. New London is the closest place, 2.1 miles off. Springfield is 4.3 miles away, with Sunapee at 4.7 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Little Sunapee Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Species logged across Sullivan County include rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, Arctic charr and largemouth bass. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Read Little Sunapee Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 18°F to 67°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. After mid April the shallows warm and the fish move up. Averages suggest open water from about mid April through to roughly early December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Plan around that when you fish Little Sunapee Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Philbrick Cricenti Bog covers ground next to the water; its rules will apply on that side. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Goose Pond, 1.2 miles away. The position on Little Sunapee Lake is worth confirming on the day.