Lombard Pond near Colebrook: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lombard Pond sits in Coos County, out in New Hampshire. The ground round it is rolling bush. At 5 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Coos County. Colebrook at 1.8 miles is the nearest place to stop. Beyond it, Stratford at 18 miles and Groveton at 22 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Lombard Pond

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Records held for Coos County cover rainbow trout, brown trout, rainbow smelt, Atlantic salmon and brook trout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Lombard Pond the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 12°F to 64°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Break-up comes around mid April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Open water usually runs from mid April until about early December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. The season on Lombard Pond rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Part of this sits inside or beside Colebrook Town Woodlot, so read the notices. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Matthews Pond at 0.7 miles is the nearest alternative. For Lombard Pond in particular, ask before you travel.