Spot 3, New Hampshire: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Spot 3 belongs to Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It sits in pine and birch country. It lies lower than most water we list in New Hampshire. For a base, Stratham Station sits 3 miles out. Then Greenland, 3 miles, and South Eliot, 4 miles. Not far off: Peverly Brook Lower Pond about 0.5 miles, North Mill Pond at about 4 miles, Ellison Brook about 4.6 miles, South Mill Pond at about 4.7 miles and Winnicut Mills Pond about 5 miles. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Spot 3

  Our records hold no depth for this water. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Survey and observation records for Rockingham County include rainbow trout, largemouth bass, brown trout, bluegill and smallmouth bass. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. This water fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 71°F and January about 24°F. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. The lid usually goes in late March, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. The season between ice runs from about late March to late December. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. The season on this water rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. There is a toilet block some half a mile out. This sits inside Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge, so read the reserve notices first. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Peverly Brook Lower Pond at 0.5 miles is the nearest alternative. Ask locally about this water if anything is unclear.