Long Pond, New Hampshire: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Rockingham County, New Hampshire, is where Long Pond sits. The shore lies 27 miles out. It runs to roughly 90 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. Bank access stretches around 2.0 miles in total. For supplies, Epsom is 5.2 miles out. Northwood is 5.2 miles away, with Pittsfield at 6.4 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Long Pond

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Fish documented in Rockingham County include rainbow trout, largemouth bass, brown trout and bluegill. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Anyone new to Long Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 20°F to 69°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early April. Expect the water usable from around early April until roughly mid December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. It sets the rhythm of the year at Long Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Should this one be busy, Little Bow Pond is 0.4 miles off. Confirm access to Long Pond locally before you travel.