Fishing Loud Pond in Carroll County, New Hampshire

• Overview

  In New Hampshire, Loud Pond belongs to Carroll County. The ground round it is pine and birch. The water measures roughly 19 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. For a base, Madison sits 2.2 miles out. Then Conway, 5.4 miles, and Freedom, 7 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Loud Pond

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish documented in Carroll County include rainbow trout, brown trout, smallmouth bass and rainbow smelt. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Loud Pond fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 68°F in July and bottoms out near 18°F in January. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early April. Ice clears near early April and comes back about mid December in a typical year. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. At Loud Pond the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Should this one be busy, Crystal Lake is 1.5 miles off. For Loud Pond, the notice at the access point is the final word.