Batson Pond

Batson Pond covers 20.2 acres in Carroll County, New Hampshire. At this Batson fishery, a dependable maximum-depth figure was not found for the pond, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water.

What to Expect at Batson Pond

At 20.2 acres, the pond is small enough to fish methodically but large enough for one shoreline to differ from another.

Fish and Useful Baits at Batson Pond

On this 20.2-acre Batson basin, fish reported from the pond include brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Bass

For Batson in Carroll County, a spinnerbait, square-bill and Texas rig cover the most useful largemouth situations on the pond.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

At this Batson fishery, use a tiny jig or natural bait under a float when fishing the pond for bluegill and related sunfish. On this 20.2-acre Batson basin, a small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at the pond.

Walleye and Larger Predators

For Batson in Carroll County, a spoon or compact swimbait worked beside weeds is a practical chain pickerel choice on the pond.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Batson Pond

At this Batson fishery, let wind and water color choose the first section on the pond. On this 20.2-acre Batson basin, compare vegetation, shade and firm-bottom changes around the pond before searching open water.

When to Fish Batson Pond

For Batson in Carroll County, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. At this Batson fishery, summer fishing on the pond is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. On this 20.2-acre Batson basin, during fall at the pond, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.