Mud Turtle Pond Fishing in Grafton County, New Hampshire

• Overview

  In New Hampshire, Mud Turtle Pond belongs to Grafton County. Lake country bush runs right down to the water. This is a pocket water of some 10 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Supplies mean a trip to Orford, 3.2 miles off. Beyond it, Lyme at 4.3 miles and Haverhill at 12 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Mud Turtle Pond

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Grafton County records list rainbow trout, brook trout, smallmouth bass and brown trout among the fish reported. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Mud Turtle Pond repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 17°F to 68°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Look for the thaw near early April; the fishing lifts straight after. Averages place the thaw at early April and the freeze at early December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. On Mud Turtle Pond the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No slipway, car park or made path shows up nearby in mapping, so treat access as rough. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Should this one be busy, Mason Pond is 2.3 miles off. For Mud Turtle Pond in particular, ask before you travel.