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Jones Pond

Jones Pond is a reservoir in New Hampshire, near Strafford County.

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Fish species in Jones Pond

Jones Pond covers 56.6 acres in Strafford County, New Hampshire. At this Jones fishery, the recorded maximum depth at the reservoir is 15 feet. The documented storage volume is about 3,200 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Jones Pond

On this 56.6-acre Jones basin, the verified 15-foot maximum gives the reservoir 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 Jones Pond

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

Bass

At this Jones fishery, when largemouth bass hold tight to cover on the reservoir, a compact jig or weedless worm is more useful than repeated open-water casts.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For sunfish at this 56.6-acre Jones basin, keep a cricket or tiny jig close to weed edges and shaded wood. For yellow perch at Jones in Strafford County, work a light jig slowly along the first firm-bottom break.

Walleye and Larger Predators

For pickerel at this Jones fishery, cover weed edges with a flashy moving lure and use a short leader when bite-offs become common.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Jones Pond

On this 56.6-acre Jones basin, let wind and water color choose the first section on the reservoir. For Jones in Strafford County, compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of the reservoir.

When to Fish Jones Pond

At this Jones fishery, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. On this 56.6-acre Jones basin, summer fishing on the reservoir is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. For Jones in Strafford County, during fall at the reservoir, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.

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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