Middle Pond near Henniker: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Middle Pond lies within the bounds of Merrimack County, New Hampshire. The ground around here is rolling bush. About 8 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Most waters listed here for Merrimack County are larger. Henniker lies 1.9 miles from the water. Contoocook is 4.5 miles and Hopkinton 6.2 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Middle Pond

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish documented in Merrimack County include rainbow trout, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Middle Pond responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 69°F and January reads 20°F. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early April. The water is typically free of ice between early April and mid December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Middle Pond runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Foster Conservancy covers ground next to the water; its rules will apply on that side. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, Upper Pond is 0.3 miles distant. Treat access at Middle Pond as something to verify.