Beaver Lake covers 137 acres in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. The recorded maximum depth at the reservoir is 46 feet.
What to Expect at Beaver Lake
The verified 46-foot maximum gives the reservoir enough depth for fish to move away from the bank without turning the lake into a purely open-water fishery.
Fish and Useful Baits at Beaver Lake
Fish reported from the reservoir include american eel, black crappie, bluegill, brook trout, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch. Stocking also supports brook trout and rainbow trout already reported from the reservoir. At this Beaver fishery, stocking describes management activity at the reservoir; it does not guarantee those fish at every spot or on every trip.
Bass
A spinnerbait, square-bill and Texas rig cover the most useful largemouth situations on the reservoir. On this 137-acre Beaver basin, smallmouth at the reservoir are better matched with tubes, grubs and crayfish-colored crankbaits on rock or clean points.
Crappie, Perch and Sunfish
For Beaver in Rockingham County, crappie anglers on the reservoir should count the jig down beside brush until the holding depth becomes clear. At this Beaver fishery, a small float, light line and a piece of worm are enough for bluegill around cover. On this 137-acre Beaver basin, perch anglers on the reservoir should stay mobile until several bites come from the same depth.
Walleye and Larger Predators
For Beaver in Rockingham County, a spoon or compact swimbait worked beside weeds is a practical chain pickerel choice on the reservoir.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Beaver Lake
At this Beaver fishery, let wind and water color choose the first section on the reservoir. On this 137-acre Beaver basin, compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of the reservoir.
When to Fish Beaver Lake
For Beaver in Rockingham County, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. At this Beaver fishery, summer fishing on the reservoir is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. On this 137-acre Beaver basin, during fall at the reservoir, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.
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