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Bixby Pond

Bixby Pond is a reservoir in New Hampshire, near Merrimack County.

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Fish species in Bixby Pond

Bixby Pond covers 15 acres in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. At this Bixby fishery, a dependable maximum-depth figure was not found for the reservoir, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water.

What to Expect at Bixby Pond

At 15 acres, the reservoir is small enough to fish methodically but large enough for one shoreline to differ from another.

Fish and Useful Baits at Bixby Pond

Fish reported from the reservoir include brook trout, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Bass

On this 15-acre Bixby basin, a spinnerbait, square-bill and Texas rig cover the most useful largemouth situations on the reservoir.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For Bixby in Merrimack County, bluegill in the reservoir are practical targets with a worm or small jig suspended beside shallow cover. At this Bixby fishery, yellow perch in the reservoir are commonly caught with a small jig tipped with a minnow or worm near bottom.

Walleye and Larger Predators

On this 15-acre Bixby basin, a spoon or compact swimbait worked beside weeds is a practical chain pickerel choice on the reservoir.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Bixby Pond

For Bixby in Merrimack County, begin with one moving lure and one slower follow-up bait on the reservoir. At this Bixby fishery, compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of the reservoir.

When to Fish Bixby Pond

On this 15-acre Bixby basin, early spring on the reservoir calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. For Bixby in Merrimack County, at midday in summer, anglers there should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. At this Bixby fishery, fall on the reservoir is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.

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.

  • Brook Trout — supporting source

    New Hampshire Fish and Game Department – 2026 Freshwater Fishing Guide

    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.

  • 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.

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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.

  • 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.

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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.

  • 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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