Exeter Reservoir

Exeter Reservoir covers 26 acres in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. At this Exeter fishery, the recorded maximum depth at the reservoir is 14 feet.

What to Expect at Exeter Reservoir

On this 26-acre Exeter basin, the verified 14-foot maximum gives the reservoir 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 Exeter Reservoir

For Exeter in Rockingham County, fish reported from the reservoir include brook trout, rainbow trout, and yellow perch. At this Exeter fishery, stocking also supports brook trout and rainbow trout already reported from the reservoir. On this 26-acre Exeter basin, stocking describes management activity at the reservoir; it does not guarantee those fish at every spot or on every trip.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For Exeter in Rockingham County, keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom when perch are the target on the reservoir.

Trout

For rainbow trout and brook trout at this Exeter fishery, use a small spoon, inline spinner, trout magnet or natural bait on light line. On this 26-acre Exeter basin, trout often move from shallow spring water toward cooler or deeper water in the reservoir as temperatures rise.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Exeter Reservoir

For Exeter in Rockingham County, begin with one moving lure and one slower follow-up bait on the reservoir. At this Exeter fishery, compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of the reservoir.

When to Fish Exeter Reservoir

On this 26-acre Exeter basin, early spring on the reservoir calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. For Exeter in Rockingham County, at midday in summer, anglers there should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. At this Exeter fishery, fall on the reservoir is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.