Wason Pond Fishing in Rockingham County, New Hampshire

• Overview

  Wason Pond stands in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Tidal water begins 21 miles from here. At 10 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Our Rockingham County list holds plenty of bigger water. Nearest place of any size is Chester, 2.7 miles away. After that come Fremont at 3.9 miles and Raymond at 4 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Wason Pond

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Survey and observation records for Rockingham County include rainbow trout, largemouth bass, brown trout, bluegill and smallmouth bass. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. The near bank of Wason Pond is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 70°F and January near 22°F. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Count the season from break-up, usually early April. Ice usually gives way near early April, and forms again about late December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Plan any trip to Wason Pond around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. The water borders Wason Pond Conservation & Recreation Area, so reserve rules are likely to apply. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Failing this one, try North Pond, 2.2 miles away. Check the position on Wason Pond before loading the car.