Fishing North River Pond in Rockingham County, New Hampshire

• Overview

  North River Pond is one of the Rockingham County listings for New Hampshire. It lies 446 feet above sea level. Surface area is around 84 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. There is roughly 1.6 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. The closest town, Northwood, is 1.2 miles away. The nearest city of size is Manchester, 22 miles away. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on North River Pond

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Survey and observation records for Rockingham County include rainbow trout, largemouth bass, brown trout, bluegill and smallmouth bass. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Work North River Pond in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 69°F; by January the average is down near 21°F. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near early April. From about early April to around mid December, expect open water on the long-run figures. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Plan any trip to North River Pond around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. You can park half a mile away and walk in from there. Comte Easement covers this ground, which means extra rules to check. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Stonehouse Pond at 1.6 miles is the sensible second choice. Ask locally about North River Pond if anything is unclear.