Gorham Pond

Gorham Pond covers 97 acres in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. At this Gorham fishery, the recorded maximum depth at the pond is 20 feet.

What to Expect at Gorham Pond

On this 97-acre Gorham basin, the verified 20-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 Gorham Pond

Fish reported from the pond include american eel, bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, white perch, and yellow perch.

Bass

For Gorham in Merrimack County, a spinnerbait, square-bill and Texas rig cover the most useful largemouth situations on the pond.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

At this Gorham fishery, use a tiny jig or natural bait under a float when fishing the pond for bluegill and related sunfish. On this 97-acre Gorham basin, a small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at the pond.

Walleye and Larger Predators

For Gorham 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 Gorham Pond

At this Gorham fishery, let wind and water color choose the first section on the pond. On this 97-acre Gorham basin, compare vegetation, shade and firm-bottom changes around the pond before searching open water.

When to Fish Gorham Pond

For Gorham in Merrimack County, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. At this Gorham fishery, summer fishing on the pond is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. On this 97-acre Gorham basin, during fall at the pond, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.