Dinsmore Pond

Dinsmore Pond northeast of Halfmoon Pond covers 14.7 acres in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. At this Dinsmore northeast of Halfmoon fishery, the recorded maximum depth at the pond is 8 feet.

What to Expect at Dinsmore Pond

With 14.7 acres and only 8 feet of maximum depth, the pond is a broad, shallow fishery where wind, weeds and small bottom changes can matter more than offshore depth.

Fish and Useful Baits at Dinsmore Pond

On this 14.7-acre Dinsmore northeast of Halfmoon basin, fish reported from the pond include brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Bass

For Dinsmore northeast of Halfmoon in Cheshire County, when largemouth bass hold tight to cover on the pond, a compact jig or weedless worm is more useful than repeated open-water casts.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

At this Dinsmore northeast of Halfmoon fishery, use a tiny jig or natural bait under a float when fishing the pond for bluegill and related sunfish. On this 14.7-acre Dinsmore northeast of Halfmoon basin, a small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at the pond.

Walleye and Larger Predators

For pickerel at Dinsmore northeast of Halfmoon in Cheshire County, cover weed edges with a flashy moving lure and use a short leader when bite-offs become common.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Dinsmore Pond

At this Dinsmore northeast of Halfmoon fishery, let wind and water color choose the first section on the pond. On this 14.7-acre Dinsmore northeast of Halfmoon basin, compare vegetation, shade and firm-bottom changes around the pond before searching open water.

When to Fish Dinsmore Pond

For Dinsmore northeast of Halfmoon in Cheshire County, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. At this Dinsmore northeast of Halfmoon fishery, summer fishing on the pond is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. On this 14.7-acre Dinsmore northeast of Halfmoon basin, during fall at the pond, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.