Tirrell Pond Fishing near Pinardville, New Hampshire

• Overview

  Within Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, you have Tirrell Pond. It sits at 502 feet above sea level. About 7 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by Hillsborough County standards. The nearest place of any size is Pinardville, 2.8 miles away. Manchester is the closest city, 5 miles away. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Tirrell Pond

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Fish documented in Hillsborough County include rainbow trout, largemouth bass, brown trout and smallmouth bass. The county list is broader than any single water. At Tirrell Pond light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 21°F to 69°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. After early April the shallows warm and the fish move up. The season between ice runs from about early April to mid December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. The season on Tirrell Pond follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Public data records the fishing as privately held. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. The water borders Ploss Pines Preserve, so expect the reserve rules to apply. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. The nearest alternative is Glen Lake, 2.4 miles out. Rules at Tirrell Pond are worth checking on the day.