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Eaton Pond

Eaton Pond is a lake in New Hampshire, near Merrimack County.

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Fish species in Eaton Pond

Eaton Pond covers 14.4 acres in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. At this Eaton fishery, a dependable maximum-depth figure was not found for the pond, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water.

What to Expect at Eaton Pond

At 14.4 acres, the pond is small enough to fish methodically but large enough for one shoreline to differ from another.

Fish and Useful Baits at Eaton Pond

On this 14.4-acre Eaton basin, fish reported from the pond include brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Bass

For Eaton in Merrimack County, low light favors a topwater or spinnerbait for largemouth; brighter conditions call for a slower presentation beside cover.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

At this Eaton fishery, bluegill in the pond are practical targets with a worm or small jig suspended beside shallow cover. On this 14.4-acre Eaton basin, yellow perch in the pond are commonly caught with a small jig tipped with a minnow or worm near bottom.

Walleye and Larger Predators

For Eaton in Merrimack County, a spoon or compact swimbait worked beside weeds is a practical chain pickerel choice on the pond.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Eaton Pond

At this Eaton fishery, begin with one moving lure and one slower follow-up bait on the pond. On this 14.4-acre Eaton basin, compare vegetation, shade and firm-bottom changes around the pond before searching open water.

When to Fish Eaton Pond

For Eaton in Merrimack County, early spring on the pond calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At this Eaton fishery, at midday in summer, anglers there should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. On this 14.4-acre Eaton basin, fall on the pond is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Brown Bullhead — supporting source

    New Hampshire Fish and Game statewide fisheries guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Chain Pickerel — supporting source

    New Hampshire Fish and Game statewide fisheries guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    New Hampshire Fish and Game statewide fisheries guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Pumpkinseed — supporting source

    New Hampshire Fish and Game statewide fisheries guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    New Hampshire Fish and Game statewide fisheries guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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