Rattlesnake Pond Fishing near Farmington, New Hampshire

• Overview

  Rattlesnake Pond is one of the Strafford County listings for New Hampshire. It sits at 725 feet above sea level. At 4 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Strafford County. The nearest place of any size is Farmington, 2.4 miles away. It is 31 miles to Manchester, the nearest city. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Rattlesnake Pond

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Species logged across Strafford County include rainbow trout, brown trout and largemouth bass. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. At Rattlesnake Pond the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 69°F and January near 20°F on the long-run figures. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early April. The open-water window runs from around early April to about mid December in an average year. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Rattlesnake Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Oxbow Pond sits 1.5 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Rattlesnake Pond locally before you travel.