Taylors Reservoir Fishing Guide, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

• Overview

  You will find Taylors Reservoir in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Tidal water begins 18 miles from here. This is a pocket water of some 8 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Most waters listed here for Rockingham County are larger. The nearest place of any size is Hampstead, 3.1 miles away. For a city, Lowell is 15 miles off. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Taylors Reservoir

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Rockingham County records list rainbow trout, largemouth bass, brown trout and bluegill among the fish reported. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. The shape of Taylors Reservoir rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 70°F on average, January about 23°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late March. In an average year the thaw lands around late March and the freeze near late December. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Taylors Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. The nearest marina is Dockside Marina, some half a mile out. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. A picnic area is mapped about half a mile away. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Arlington Mill Reservoir, 1.1 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position at Taylors Reservoir before loading the car.