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.
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