Long Pond southeast of Ashuelot Pond covers 113.8 acres in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. The recorded maximum depth at the reservoir is 69 feet.
What to Expect at Long Pond
The combination of 113.8 acres and 69 feet of depth gives the reservoir both shoreline water and a true deep basin.
Fish and Useful Baits at Long Pond
Fish reported from the reservoir include brook trout, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch. At this Long southeast of Ashuelot fishery, stocking also supports brook trout already reported from the reservoir. On this 113.8-acre Long southeast of Ashuelot basin, stocking describes management activity at the reservoir; it does not guarantee those fish at every spot or on every trip.
Bass
For Long southeast of Ashuelot in Sullivan County, low light favors a topwater or spinnerbait for largemouth; brighter conditions call for a slower presentation beside cover. At this Long southeast of Ashuelot fishery, smallmouth at the reservoir are better matched with tubes, grubs and crayfish-colored crankbaits on rock or clean points.
Crappie, Perch and Sunfish
On this 113.8-acre Long southeast of Ashuelot basin, a small float, light line and a piece of worm are enough for bluegill around cover. For Long southeast of Ashuelot in Sullivan County, perch anglers on the reservoir should stay mobile until several bites come from the same depth.
Walleye and Larger Predators
At this Long southeast of Ashuelot fishery, a spoon or compact swimbait worked beside weeds is a practical chain pickerel choice on the reservoir.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Long Pond
On this 113.8-acre Long southeast of Ashuelot basin, start with the clearest repeatable contour or cover edge on the reservoir. For Long southeast of Ashuelot in Sullivan County, compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of the reservoir.
When to Fish Long Pond
At this Long southeast of Ashuelot fishery, a sunny spring afternoon can pull the reservoir fish toward dark bottom, wood and new vegetation. On this 113.8-acre Long southeast of Ashuelot basin, summer fish in the reservoir may feed shallow at dawn before settling beside cover or deeper structure. For Long southeast of Ashuelot in Sullivan County, cooling water can bring the reservoir fish back to points and banks where bait gathers.
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