Province Pond, New Hampshire: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Province Pond falls in Carroll County, part of New Hampshire. It stands 1,322 feet above sea level. About 10 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Most waters listed here for Carroll County are larger. The nearest town is North Conway, 6.6 miles away. The nearest city of size is Manchester, 81 miles away. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Province Pond

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Open biodiversity records for Carroll County list rainbow trout, brown trout and smallmouth bass. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. The shape of Province Pond rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 67°F, while January sits near 17°F. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around mid April. Climate averages put the opening at about mid April and the closing near early December. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. It sets the rhythm of the year at Province Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. If the gate is shut, Shingle Pond at 2.6 miles is the nearest alternative. For Province Pond, the notice at the access point is the final word.