Harvey Lake covers 116.2 acres in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. At this Harvey fishery, the recorded maximum depth at the lake is 25 feet.
What to Expect at Harvey Lake
On this 116.2-acre Harvey basin, the verified 25-foot maximum gives the lake 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 Harvey Lake
Fish reported from the lake include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, white perch, and yellow perch.
Bass
For Harvey in Rockingham County, when largemouth bass hold tight to cover on the lake, a compact jig or weedless worm is more useful than repeated open-water casts.
Crappie, Perch and Sunfish
At this Harvey fishery, crappie at the lake respond to a small jig or live minnow beside brush and suspended cover. On this 116.2-acre Harvey basin, use a tiny jig or natural bait under a float when fishing the lake for bluegill and related sunfish. For Harvey in Rockingham County, a small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at the lake.
Walleye and Larger Predators
For pickerel at this Harvey fishery, cover weed edges with a flashy moving lure and use a short leader when bite-offs become common.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Harvey Lake
On this 116.2-acre Harvey basin, begin with one moving lure and one slower follow-up bait on the lake. For Harvey in Rockingham County, compare vegetation, shade and firm-bottom changes around the lake before searching open water.
When to Fish Harvey Lake
At this Harvey fishery, early spring on the lake calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. On this 116.2-acre Harvey basin, at midday in summer, anglers there should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. For Harvey in Rockingham County, fall on the lake is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.
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