Fishing at South Mill Pond, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

• Overview

  South Mill Pond lies in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. The coast is 0.9 miles away. This is a pocket water of some 9 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Rockingham County. Nearest town is Portsmouth, 0.4 miles off. Manchester is the closest city, 36 miles away. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on South Mill Pond

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Species logged across Rockingham County include rainbow trout, largemouth bass, brown trout, bluegill and smallmouth bass. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Fish South Mill Pond to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 25°F in January and 71°F in July. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Look for the thaw near late March; the fishing lifts straight after. The water is typically free of ice between late March and late December. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Plan around that when you fish South Mill Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. A ramp at Pierce Island Boat Launch is mapped half a mile away. You can park 130 yards away and walk in from there. Public data records a pier about half a mile out. Mapping records toilets within half a mile. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Failing this one, try North Mill Pond, 0.7 miles away. Confirm access to South Mill Pond locally before you travel.