Gile Pond

Gile Pond covers 55 acres in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. At this Gile fishery, the recorded maximum depth at the pond is 10 feet.

What to Expect at Gile Pond

With 55 acres and only 10 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 Gile Pond

On this 55-acre Gile basin, fish reported from the pond include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Bass

For Gile in Merrimack 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 Gile fishery, slow vertical presentations around wood and suspended cover are dependable for crappie. On this 55-acre Gile basin, bluegill and other sunfish in the pond take worms, crickets and tiny jigs along shade and vegetation. For Gile in Merrimack County, keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom when perch are the target on the pond.

Walleye and Larger Predators

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Gile Pond

On this 55-acre Gile basin, begin with one moving lure and one slower follow-up bait on the pond. For Gile in Merrimack County, compare vegetation, shade and firm-bottom changes around the pond before searching open water.

When to Fish Gile Pond

At this Gile fishery, early spring on the pond calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. On this 55-acre Gile basin, at midday in summer, anglers there should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. For Gile in Merrimack County, fall on the pond is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.