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Emerson Pond

Emerson Pond is a lake in New Hampshire, near Cheshire County.

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Fish species in Emerson Pond

Emerson Pond covers 95.5 acres in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. At this Emerson fishery, the recorded maximum depth at the pond is 19 feet.

What to Expect at Emerson Pond

On this 95.5-acre Emerson basin, the verified 19-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 Emerson Pond

For Emerson in Cheshire County, fish reported from the pond include bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Bass

For largemouth at this Emerson fishery, use a shallow crankbait or swim jig to locate fish, then slow down with a jig or soft plastic.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For sunfish at this 95.5-acre Emerson basin, keep a cricket or tiny jig close to weed edges and shaded wood. For yellow perch at Emerson in Cheshire County, work a light jig slowly along the first firm-bottom break.

Walleye and Larger Predators

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Emerson Pond

On this 95.5-acre Emerson basin, start with the clearest repeatable contour or cover edge on the pond. For Emerson in Cheshire County, compare vegetation, shade and firm-bottom changes around the pond before searching open water.

When to Fish Emerson Pond

At this Emerson fishery, a sunny spring afternoon can pull the pond fish toward dark bottom, wood and new vegetation. On this 95.5-acre Emerson basin, summer fish in the pond may feed shallow at dawn before settling beside cover or deeper structure. For Emerson in Cheshire County, cooling water can bring the pond fish back to points and banks where bait gathers.

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.

  • Bluegill — 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.

  • Brown Bullhead — supporting source

    New Hampshire Fish and Game Department – 2026 Freshwater Fishing Guide

    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.

  • Chain Pickerel — supporting source

    New Hampshire Fish and Game Department – 2026 Freshwater Fishing Guide

    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 Department – 2026 Freshwater Fishing Guide

    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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