Swartz Pond in Hillsborough County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Swartz Pond lies within the bounds of Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It sits at 925 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 11 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Most waters listed here for Hillsborough County are larger. The closest town, Lyndeborough, is 1.6 miles away. Greenfield is 5 miles away, with Wilton at 5.3 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Swartz Pond

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Fish documented in Hillsborough County include rainbow trout, largemouth bass, brown trout, smallmouth bass and bluegill. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Treat Swartz Pond as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 68°F, with January the cold end at about 21°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early April. Climate figures give an open season running early April to mid December. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. The season on Swartz Pond rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Badger Pond sits 1.6 miles off and takes the overflow. Where Swartz Pond is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.