Pawtuckaway Pond near Nottingham: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Pawtuckaway Pond sits within Rockingham County in New Hampshire. Height above sea level is 269 feet. The water covers around 806 acres, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. By surface area it heads our Rockingham County listings. Nottingham is the closest place, 2.8 miles off. Raymond lies 4 miles off, Epping another 4.5 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Pawtuckaway Pond

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Records held for Rockingham County cover rainbow trout, largemouth bass and brown trout. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Pawtuckaway Pond repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 70°F and January near 22°F on the long-run figures. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from late March. On average, late March opens the water and mid December closes it again. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Anyone fishing Pawtuckaway Pond regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Overnight stays are possible about half a mile out, where camping is mapped. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, Mountain Pond is 2.1 miles off. Treat access at Pawtuckaway Pond as something to verify.