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Hopkinton Flood Control Dam

Hopkinton Flood Control Dam is a reservoir in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

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Fish species in Hopkinton Flood Control Dam

Hopkinton Flood Control Dam covers 220 acres in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. At this Hopkinton Flood Control 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 Hopkinton Flood Control Dam

The 220 acres at the reservoir provide room for several patterns, so it pays to compare the upper end, mid-lake points and the dam side.

Fish and Useful Baits at Hopkinton Flood Control Dam

On this 220-acre Hopkinton Flood Control basin, fish reported from the reservoir include brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Bass

For Hopkinton Flood Control in Merrimack County, 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 Hopkinton Flood Control fishery, keep a cricket or tiny jig close to weed edges and shaded wood. For yellow perch at this 220-acre Hopkinton Flood Control basin, work a light jig slowly along the first firm-bottom break.

Walleye and Larger Predators

For Hopkinton Flood Control in Merrimack County, a spoon or compact swimbait worked beside weeds is a practical chain pickerel choice on the reservoir.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Hopkinton Flood Control Dam

At this Hopkinton Flood Control fishery, start with the clearest repeatable contour or cover edge on the reservoir. On this 220-acre Hopkinton Flood Control basin, compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of the reservoir.

When to Fish Hopkinton Flood Control Dam

For Hopkinton Flood Control in Merrimack County, a sunny spring afternoon can pull the reservoir fish toward dark bottom, wood and new vegetation. At this Hopkinton Flood Control fishery, summer fish in the reservoir may feed shallow at dawn before settling beside cover or deeper structure. On this 220-acre Hopkinton Flood Control basin, cooling water can bring the reservoir fish back to points and banks where bait gathers.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Brown Bullhead — supporting source

    New Hampshire Fish and Game statewide fisheries guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Chain Pickerel — supporting source

    New Hampshire Fish and Game statewide fisheries guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    New Hampshire Fish and Game statewide fisheries guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Pumpkinseed — supporting source

    New Hampshire Fish and Game statewide fisheries guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    New Hampshire Fish and Game statewide fisheries guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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