Church Ponds covers 27.9 acres in Grafton County, New Hampshire. At this Church fishery, the recorded maximum depth at the pond is 23 feet.
What to Expect at Church Ponds
On this 27.9-acre Church basin, the verified 23-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 Church Ponds
For Church in Grafton County, fish reported from the pond include brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.
Bass
At this Church fishery, low light favors a topwater or spinnerbait for largemouth; brighter conditions call for a slower presentation beside cover.
Crappie, Perch and Sunfish
On this 27.9-acre Church basin, bluegill in the pond are practical targets with a worm or small jig suspended beside shallow cover. For Church in Grafton County, yellow perch in the pond are commonly caught with a small jig tipped with a minnow or worm near bottom.
Walleye and Larger Predators
At this Church fishery, a spoon or compact swimbait worked beside weeds is a practical chain pickerel choice on the pond.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Church Ponds
On this 27.9-acre Church basin, let wind and water color choose the first section on the pond. For Church in Grafton County, compare vegetation, shade and firm-bottom changes around the pond before searching open water.
When to Fish Church Ponds
At this Church fishery, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. On this 27.9-acre Church basin, summer fishing on the pond is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. For Church in Grafton County, during fall at the pond, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.
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