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.
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