Fishing Long Pond in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

• Overview

  In New Hampshire, Long Pond falls inside Merrimack County. The land about it is pine and birch. Small at around 5 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. On size it sits at the modest end of our Merrimack County list. The nearest town is Canterbury, 4.7 miles away. Manchester sits 26 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Long Pond

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. County-wide records name rainbow trout, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. On Long Pond a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 19°F in January and 68°F in July. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early April. Climate figures give an open season running early April to mid December. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Long Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Runaway Pond is 0.2 miles off. Confirm before you fish Long Pond.