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Billings Pond

Billings Pond is a lake in New Hampshire, near Merrimack County.

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Fish species in Billings Pond

Billings Pond covers 26.4 acres in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. At this Billings fishery, the recorded maximum depth at the pond is 20 feet.

What to Expect at Billings Pond

On this 26.4-acre Billings basin, the verified 20-foot maximum gives the pond 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 Billings Pond

For Billings in Merrimack County, fish reported from the pond include brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Bass

At this Billings fishery, when largemouth bass hold tight to cover on the pond, a compact jig or weedless worm is more useful than repeated open-water casts.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

On this 26.4-acre Billings basin, a small float, light line and a piece of worm are enough for bluegill around cover. For Billings in Merrimack County, perch anglers on the pond should stay mobile until several bites come from the same depth.

Walleye and Larger Predators

For pickerel at this Billings fishery, cover weed edges with a flashy moving lure and use a short leader when bite-offs become common.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Billings Pond

On this 26.4-acre Billings basin, let wind and water color choose the first section on the pond. For Billings in Merrimack County, compare vegetation, shade and firm-bottom changes around the pond before searching open water.

When to Fish Billings Pond

At this Billings fishery, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. On this 26.4-acre Billings basin, summer fishing on the pond is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. For Billings in Merrimack County, during fall at the pond, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Brown Bullhead — supporting source

    New Hampshire Fish and Game statewide fisheries guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Chain Pickerel — supporting source

    New Hampshire Fish and Game statewide fisheries guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    New Hampshire Fish and Game statewide fisheries guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Pumpkinseed — supporting source

    New Hampshire Fish and Game statewide fisheries guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    New Hampshire Fish and Game statewide fisheries guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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