Skatutakee Lake Fishing in Cheshire County, New Hampshire

• Overview

  Set in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, this is Skatutakee Lake. It stands 1,207 feet above sea level. The water covers some 191 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Some 4.0 miles of bank gives room to move when the wind turns. Few waters listed in Cheshire County are bigger. Harrisville lies 1.2 miles from the water. After that come Dublin at 2.2 miles and Marlborough at 7.1 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Skatutakee Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Fish documented in Cheshire County include rainbow trout, brown trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass and rainbow smelt. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. The near bank of Skatutakee Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 20°F to 67°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about early April. Averages place the thaw at early April and the freeze at mid December. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Skatutakee Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Dark Pond sits 2.1 miles off and takes the overflow. For Skatutakee Lake in particular, ask before you travel.