Chapin Pond

Chapin Pond covers 15.4 acres in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. At this Chapin fishery, the recorded maximum depth at the pond is 16 feet.

What to Expect at Chapin Pond

On this 15.4-acre Chapin basin, the verified 16-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 Chapin Pond

For Chapin in Sullivan County, fish reported from the pond include brook trout and yellow perch. At this Chapin fishery, stocking also supports brook trout already reported from the pond. On this 15.4-acre Chapin basin, stocking describes management activity at the pond; it does not guarantee those fish at every spot or on every trip.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For Chapin in Sullivan County, yellow perch in the pond are commonly caught with a small jig tipped with a minnow or worm near bottom.

Trout

For brook trout at this Chapin fishery, use a small spoon, inline spinner, trout magnet or natural bait on light line. On this 15.4-acre Chapin basin, trout often move from shallow spring water toward cooler or deeper water in the pond as temperatures rise.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Chapin Pond

For Chapin in Sullivan County, begin with one moving lure and one slower follow-up bait on the pond. At this Chapin fishery, compare vegetation, shade and firm-bottom changes around the pond before searching open water.

When to Fish Chapin Pond

On this 15.4-acre Chapin basin, early spring on the pond calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. For Chapin in Sullivan County, at midday in summer, anglers there should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. At this Chapin fishery, fall on the pond is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.