Fishing at Stevens Pond, Merrimack County, New Hampshire

• Overview

  In New Hampshire, Stevens Pond falls inside Merrimack County. The shore lies 32 miles out. South Hooksett sits 0.6 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Manchester is the closest city, 1.9 miles away. Also within reach: Dorrs Pond a touch under 0.6 miles, Stevens Pond within 2.1 miles, Hannah-Ho-Hee Pond a touch under 3.9 miles, Tower Hill Pond within 3.9 miles and Lake Massabesic a touch under 4 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Stevens Pond

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Reported across Merrimack County: rainbow trout, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. On Stevens Pond the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 70°F; by January the average is down near 21°F. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near early April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early April until roughly mid December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Plan around that when you fish Stevens Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Mapping shows a ramp about half a mile from the shore. You can park half a mile away and walk in from there. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Should this one be busy, Dorrs Pond is 0.6 miles off. Check the position on Stevens Pond before loading the car.