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Lake Katherine

Lake Katherine is a lake in New Hampshire, near Grafton County.

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Fish species in Lake Katherine

Lake Katherine covers 43.5 acres in Grafton County, New Hampshire. At this Katherine fishery, the recorded maximum depth at the lake is 20 feet.

What to Expect at Lake Katherine

On this 43.5-acre Katherine basin, the verified 20-foot maximum gives the lake 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 Lake Katherine

For Katherine in Grafton County, fish reported from the lake include brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Bass

For largemouth at this Katherine fishery, use a shallow crankbait or swim jig to locate fish, then slow down with a jig or soft plastic.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

On this 43.5-acre Katherine basin, use a tiny jig or natural bait under a float when fishing the lake for bluegill and related sunfish. For Katherine in Grafton County, a small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at the lake.

Walleye and Larger Predators

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Lake Katherine

On this 43.5-acre Katherine basin, begin with one moving lure and one slower follow-up bait on the lake. For Katherine in Grafton County, compare vegetation, shade and firm-bottom changes around the lake before searching open water.

When to Fish Lake Katherine

At this Katherine fishery, early spring on the lake calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. On this 43.5-acre Katherine basin, at midday in summer, anglers there should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. For Katherine in Grafton County, fall on the lake 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.

  • 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.

    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.

  • 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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