Whittier Pond Fishing near Hopkinton, New Hampshire

• Overview

  You will find Whittier Pond in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Height above sea level is 515 feet. At 19 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. The nearest place of any size is Hopkinton, 1.9 miles away. Beyond it, Contoocook at 4.3 miles and Concord at 5.1 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Whittier Pond

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Public occurrence data for Merrimack County names rainbow trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and brown trout. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Whittier Pond that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 69°F and January about 20°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. After early April the shallows warm and the fish move up. Averages suggest open water from about early April through to roughly mid December. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. On Whittier Pond that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. 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. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Kimball Pond sits 1.5 miles off and takes the overflow. Signs at Whittier Pond carry more weight than any list.