Holts Pond

Holts Pond is a reservoir in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, but a dependable acreage figure was not found. At this Holts fishery, a dependable maximum-depth figure was not found for the reservoir, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water.

What to Expect at Holts Pond

On this Holts basin, without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for the reservoir, the safest approach is to read the water in front of you instead of assuming it fishes like another lake with the same name.

Fish and Useful Baits at Holts Pond

For Holts in Hillsborough County, fish reported from the reservoir include brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Bass

At this Holts fishery, low light favors a topwater or spinnerbait for largemouth; brighter conditions call for a slower presentation beside cover.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For sunfish at this Holts basin, keep a cricket or tiny jig close to weed edges and shaded wood. For yellow perch at Holts in Hillsborough County, work a light jig slowly along the first firm-bottom break.

Walleye and Larger Predators

At this Holts fishery, a spoon or compact swimbait worked beside weeds is a practical chain pickerel choice on the reservoir.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Holts Pond

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

When to Fish Holts Pond

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