Mitchell Pond Fishing Guide, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

• Overview

  Set in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, this is Mitchell Pond. It sits at 269 feet above sea level. About 15 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The closest town, Windham, is 2.8 miles away. Lowell is the closest city, 14 miles away. Water in the same corner: Seavey Pond 1.1 miles, Ezekiel Pond at 1.3 miles, Shadow Lake 2 miles, Cobbetts Pond at 2.7 miles and Canobie Lake 2.7 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Mitchell Pond

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Rockingham County records list rainbow trout, largemouth bass and brown trout among the fish reported. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. At Mitchell Pond the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 70°F for July and 22°F for January. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early April. Break-up near early April, freeze-up near late December: that is the shape of an average year. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Mitchell Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Failing this one, try Seavey Pond, 1.1 miles away. For Mitchell Pond, the notice at the access point is the final word.