Lake Wicwas

Lake Wicwas covers 349.2 acres in Belknap County, New Hampshire. At this Wicwas fishery, the recorded maximum depth at the reservoir is 35 feet. The documented storage volume is about 1,567 acre-feet.

How the Size and Shape of Lake Wicwas Affect Fishing

On this 349.2-acre Wicwas basin, the verified 35-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.

For Wicwas in Belknap County, test several examples of the same feature before deciding a pattern is absent. At this Wicwas fishery, a depth or cover type that produces twice is stronger evidence than one isolated bite.

Fish and Baits at Lake Wicwas

On this 349.2-acre Wicwas basin, fish reported from the reservoir include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch.

Bass

For largemouth at Wicwas in Belknap County, use a shallow crankbait or swim jig to locate fish, then slow down with a jig or soft plastic. For smallmouth bass at this Wicwas fishery, keep a bottom-contact bait ready for points and channel edges.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

On this 349.2-acre Wicwas basin, slow vertical presentations around wood and suspended cover are dependable for crappie. For Wicwas in Belknap County, bluegill and other sunfish in the reservoir take worms, crickets and tiny jigs along shade and vegetation. At this Wicwas fishery, keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom when perch are the target on the reservoir.

Walleye and Larger Predators

For pickerel at this 349.2-acre Wicwas basin, cover weed edges with a flashy moving lure and use a short leader when bite-offs become common.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

For Wicwas in Belknap County, bullheads at the reservoir will take worms and small pieces of cut bait presented close to soft bottom.

How the Seasons Change Lake Wicwas

At this Wicwas fishery, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. On this 349.2-acre Wicwas basin, summer fishing on the reservoir is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. For Wicwas in Belknap County, during fall at the reservoir, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.

A Practical Plan for Fishing Lake Wicwas

At this Wicwas fishery, let wind and water color choose the first section on the reservoir. On this 349.2-acre Wicwas basin, compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of the reservoir.

Useful Tackle for Lake Wicwas

For Wicwas in Belknap County, a medium spinning rod with 8- to 10-pound line handles jigs, small crankbaits and live-bait rigs on the reservoir. At this Wicwas fishery, a medium-heavy rod with 12- to 15-pound line covers bass jigs and bottom rigs at the reservoir.

Lake Wicwas FAQs

What does the 349.2-acre size mean when fishing Lake Wicwas?

Divide the reservoir into smaller sections and require a pattern to repeat before crossing the entire 349.2-acre water.

How should the 35-foot maximum depth shape a Lake Wicwas plan?

On this 349.2-acre Wicwas basin, the 35-foot maximum is useful context, but active fish at the reservoir should be located by cover, forage, temperature and repeated bites.

What does the 1,567 acre-foot volume reveal about Lake Wicwas?

For Wicwas in Belknap County, the documented volume shows that the reservoir can hold fish well beyond its visible banks, especially near the original channel and deeper structural changes.