Goose Pond

Goose Pond southeast of Bear Pond covers 623 acres in Grafton County, New Hampshire. At this Goose southeast of Bear fishery, the recorded maximum depth at the reservoir is 40 feet.

How the Size and Shape of Goose Pond Affect Fishing

On this 623-acre Goose southeast of Bear basin, the verified 40-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.

For Goose southeast of Bear in Grafton County, the reservoir is too large to fish as one uniform body. At this Goose southeast of Bear fishery, divide it into several sections, then stay with the zone showing forage and useful cover. On this 623-acre Goose southeast of Bear basin, wind direction can make distant sections fish differently on the same day.

Fish and Baits at Goose Pond

Fish reported from the reservoir include bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, white perch, and yellow perch. For Goose southeast of Bear in Grafton County, brown trout is separately identified as stocked in the reservoir. At this Goose southeast of Bear fishery, stocking describes management activity at the reservoir; it does not guarantee those fish at every spot or on every trip.

Bass

On this 623-acre Goose southeast of Bear basin, begin the largemouth search on the reservoir with a moving bait, then pick apart wood or weeds with a worm. For Goose southeast of Bear in Grafton County, a small paddletail or crayfish imitation fits the open, rocky water used by smallmouth.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

At this Goose southeast of Bear fishery, bluegill in the reservoir are practical targets with a worm or small jig suspended beside shallow cover. On this 623-acre Goose southeast of Bear basin, 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 Goose southeast of Bear in Grafton County, chain pickerel in the reservoir can be found with spoons, spinnerbaits and small swimbaits along vegetation.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

At this Goose southeast of Bear fishery, brown bullheads in the reservoir are best approached with a worm or small piece of cut bait on bottom.

Trout

For brown trout in the reservoir, use a small spoon, inline spinner, trout magnet or natural bait on light line. On this 623-acre Goose southeast of Bear basin, trout often move from shallow spring water toward cooler or deeper water in the reservoir as temperatures rise.

How the Seasons Change Goose Pond

For Goose southeast of Bear in Grafton County, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. At this Goose southeast of Bear fishery, summer fishing on the reservoir is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. On this 623-acre Goose southeast of Bear basin, during fall at the reservoir, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.

A Practical Plan for Fishing Goose Pond

For Goose southeast of Bear in Grafton County, let wind and water color choose the first section on the reservoir. At this Goose southeast of Bear fishery, compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of the reservoir.

Useful Tackle for Goose Pond

On this 623-acre Goose southeast of Bear basin, a medium spinning rod with 8- to 10-pound line handles jigs, small crankbaits and live-bait rigs on the reservoir. For Goose southeast of Bear in Grafton County, a medium-heavy rod with 12- to 15-pound line covers bass jigs and bottom rigs at the reservoir.

Goose Pond FAQs

What does the 623-acre size mean when fishing Goose Pond?

Divide the reservoir into smaller sections and require a pattern to repeat before crossing the entire 623-acre water.

How should the 40-foot maximum depth shape a Goose Pond plan?

At this Goose southeast of Bear fishery, the 40-foot maximum is useful context, but active fish at the reservoir should be located by cover, forage, temperature and repeated bites.

Which reported fish can anchor a first Goose Pond pattern?

Bluegill is documented at the reservoir; begin with habitat and bait choices suited to bluegill, then adjust when another species becomes active.