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Island Pond

Island Pond is a lake in New Hampshire, near Cheshire County.

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Fish species in Island Pond

Island Pond west of Mill Pond covers 31.9 acres in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. At this Island west of Mill fishery, the recorded maximum depth at the pond is 10 feet.

What to Expect at Island Pond

With 31.9 acres and only 10 feet of maximum depth, the pond is a broad, shallow fishery where wind, weeds and small bottom changes can matter more than offshore depth.

Fish and Useful Baits at Island Pond

On this 31.9-acre Island west of Mill basin, fish reported from the pond include bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Bass

For Island west of Mill in Cheshire County, when largemouth bass hold tight to cover on the pond, a compact jig or weedless worm is more useful than repeated open-water casts.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For sunfish at this Island west of Mill fishery, keep a cricket or tiny jig close to weed edges and shaded wood. For yellow perch at this 31.9-acre Island west of Mill basin, work a light jig slowly along the first firm-bottom break.

Walleye and Larger Predators

For pickerel at Island west of Mill in Cheshire County, cover weed edges with a flashy moving lure and use a short leader when bite-offs become common.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Island Pond

At this Island west of Mill fishery, begin with one moving lure and one slower follow-up bait on the pond. On this 31.9-acre Island west of Mill basin, compare vegetation, shade and firm-bottom changes around the pond before searching open water.

When to Fish Island Pond

For Island west of Mill in Cheshire County, early spring on the pond calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At this Island west of Mill fishery, at midday in summer, anglers there should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. On this 31.9-acre Island west of Mill basin, fall on the pond is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.

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.

  • Bluegill — 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.

  • 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 Department – 2026 Freshwater Fishing Guide

    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.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    New Hampshire Fish and Game Department – 2026 Freshwater Fishing Guide

    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.

  • Pumpkinseed — 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.

  • 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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