Philbrick Pond near Kensington: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Rockingham County, New Hampshire, is where Philbrick Pond sits. Around the bank it is pine and birch. A pocket of water where every cast reaches cover. Our Rockingham County list holds plenty of bigger water. For a base, Kensington sits 0.9 miles out. The big place round here is Manchester, 26 miles distant. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Philbrick Pond

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Records held for Rockingham County cover rainbow trout, largemouth bass, brown trout, bluegill and smallmouth bass. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Treat Philbrick Pond as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 24°F in January up to 71°F in July. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late March. On average, late March opens the water and late December closes it again. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Philbrick Pond fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. Meetinghouse Hill runs up to the bank here, which usually means extra restrictions. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Muddy Pond sits 1.9 miles off and takes the overflow. The position on Philbrick Pond is worth confirming on the day.