Fishing Quincy Pond in Rockingham County, New Hampshire

• Overview

  The Rockingham County end of New Hampshire holds Quincy Pond. The surroundings are pine and birch. It measures about 27 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. There is roughly 1.1 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. Nottingham at 3.2 miles is the nearest place to stop. It is 18 miles to Manchester, the nearest city. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Quincy Pond

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Fish documented in Rockingham County include rainbow trout, largemouth bass and brown trout. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The shape of Quincy Pond rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 70°F, the coldest about 22°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around early April. Expect the water usable from around early April until roughly mid December. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Quincy Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Kenison Pond, 1.9 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm before you fish Quincy Pond.