Bow Town Pond

Bow Town Pond is a reservoir in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, but a dependable acreage figure was not found. At this Bow Town 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 Bow Town Pond

On this Bow Town basin, without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for the reservoir, the safest approach is to read the water in front of you instead of assuming it fishes like another lake with the same name.

Fish and Useful Baits at Bow Town Pond

For Bow Town in Merrimack County, fish reported from the reservoir include brook trout, brown bullhead, and pumpkinseed. At this Bow Town fishery, stocking also supports brook trout already reported from the reservoir. On this Bow Town basin, stocking describes management activity at the reservoir; it does not guarantee those fish at every spot or on every trip.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For Bow Town in Merrimack County, a small float, light line and a piece of worm are enough for bluegill around cover.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

At this Bow Town fishery, use a nightcrawler on a light bottom rig for bullheads, especially in quiet water after sunset.

Trout

For brook trout at this Bow Town basin, use a small spoon, inline spinner, trout magnet or natural bait on light line. For Bow Town in Merrimack County, trout often move from shallow spring water toward cooler or deeper water in the reservoir as temperatures rise.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Bow Town Pond

At this Bow Town fishery, let wind and water color choose the first section on the reservoir. On this Bow Town basin, compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of the reservoir.

When to Fish Bow Town Pond

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