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Bradley Lake

Bradley Lake is a reservoir in New Hampshire, near Merrimack County.

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Fish species in Bradley Lake

Bradley Lake covers 164.4 acres in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. The recorded maximum depth at the reservoir is 66 feet. The documented storage volume is about 1,787 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Bradley Lake

The combination of 164.4 acres and 66 feet of depth gives the reservoir both shoreline water and a true deep basin.

Fish and Useful Baits at Bradley Lake

At this Bradley fishery, fish reported from the reservoir include bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch.

Bass

On this 164.4-acre Bradley basin, a spinnerbait, square-bill and Texas rig cover the most useful largemouth situations on the reservoir. For Bradley in Merrimack County, smallmouth at the reservoir are better matched with tubes, grubs and crayfish-colored crankbaits on rock or clean points.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

At this Bradley fishery, a small float, light line and a piece of worm are enough for bluegill around cover. On this 164.4-acre Bradley basin, perch anglers on the reservoir should stay mobile until several bites come from the same depth.

Walleye and Larger Predators

For Bradley in Merrimack County, a spoon or compact swimbait worked beside weeds is a practical chain pickerel choice on the reservoir.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Bradley Lake

At this Bradley fishery, begin with one moving lure and one slower follow-up bait on the reservoir. On this 164.4-acre Bradley basin, compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of the reservoir.

When to Fish Bradley Lake

For Bradley in Merrimack County, early spring on the reservoir calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At this Bradley fishery, at midday in summer, anglers there should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. On this 164.4-acre Bradley basin, 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.

  • Bluegill — 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.

  • Brown Bullhead — 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.

  • Chain Pickerel — 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.

  • 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.

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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.

  • Smallmouth Bass — 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.

    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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