Durham Reservoir

Durham Reservoir covers 12 acres in Strafford County, New Hampshire. At this Durham fishery, a dependable maximum-depth figure was not found for the reservoir, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water. On this 12-acre Durham basin, the documented storage volume is about 129 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Durham Reservoir

At 12 acres, the reservoir is small enough to fish methodically but large enough for one shoreline to differ from another.

Fish and Useful Baits at Durham Reservoir

For Durham in Strafford County, fish reported from the reservoir include brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Bass

At this Durham fishery, when largemouth bass hold tight to cover on the reservoir, a compact jig or weedless worm is more useful than repeated open-water casts.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

On this 12-acre Durham basin, bluegill in the reservoir are practical targets with a worm or small jig suspended beside shallow cover. For Durham in Strafford County, yellow perch in the reservoir are commonly caught with a small jig tipped with a minnow or worm near bottom.

Walleye and Larger Predators

For pickerel at this Durham fishery, cover weed edges with a flashy moving lure and use a short leader when bite-offs become common.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Durham Reservoir

On this 12-acre Durham basin, begin with one moving lure and one slower follow-up bait on the reservoir. For Durham in Strafford County, compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of the reservoir.

When to Fish Durham Reservoir

At this Durham fishery, early spring on the reservoir calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. On this 12-acre Durham basin, at midday in summer, anglers there should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. For Durham in Strafford County, fall on the reservoir is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.