Morgan Pond

Morgan Pond covers 50.9 acres in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. The recorded maximum depth at the reservoir is 38 feet. The documented storage volume is about 283 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Morgan Pond

The verified 38-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 Morgan Pond

At this Morgan fishery, fish reported from the reservoir include brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Bass

For largemouth at this 50.9-acre Morgan basin, use a shallow crankbait or swim jig to locate fish, then slow down with a jig or soft plastic.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

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

Walleye and Larger Predators

For pickerel at this 50.9-acre Morgan basin, cover weed edges with a flashy moving lure and use a short leader when bite-offs become common.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Morgan Pond

For Morgan in Sullivan County, begin with one moving lure and one slower follow-up bait on the reservoir. At this Morgan fishery, compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of the reservoir.

When to Fish Morgan Pond

On this 50.9-acre Morgan basin, early spring on the reservoir calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. For Morgan in Sullivan County, at midday in summer, anglers there should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. At this Morgan fishery, fall on the reservoir is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.