Pennichuck Pond in Hillsborough County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Pennichuck Pond is a Hillsborough County water, in New Hampshire. The country round it is rolling bush from end to end. It measures about 55 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. With about 1.5 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. It lies lower than most water we list in New Hampshire. The nearest town is Hollis, 3.7 miles away. For a city, Manchester is 15 miles off. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Pennichuck Pond

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Survey and observation records for Hillsborough County include rainbow trout, largemouth bass, brown trout, smallmouth bass and bluegill. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Pennichuck Pond responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 70°F, the coldest about 22°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early April. From about early April to around late December, expect open water on the long-run figures. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. It holds true on Pennichuck Pond more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. Farley Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary covers this ground, which means extra rules to check. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Stump Pond at 1.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing here settles the position at Pennichuck Pond for certain.