Otter Brook Lake covers 83.4 acres in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. At this Otter Brook fishery, the recorded maximum depth at the reservoir is 40 feet.
What to Expect at Otter Brook Lake
On this 83.4-acre Otter Brook basin, the verified 40-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 Otter Brook Lake
For Otter Brook in Cheshire County, fish reported from the reservoir include brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.
Bass
At this Otter Brook fishery, low light favors a topwater or spinnerbait for largemouth; brighter conditions call for a slower presentation beside cover.
Crappie, Perch and Sunfish
On this 83.4-acre Otter Brook basin, bluegill and other sunfish in the reservoir take worms, crickets and tiny jigs along shade and vegetation. For Otter Brook in Cheshire County, keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom when perch are the target on the reservoir.
Walleye and Larger Predators
At this Otter Brook fishery, a spoon or compact swimbait worked beside weeds is a practical chain pickerel choice on the reservoir.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Otter Brook Lake
On this 83.4-acre Otter Brook basin, begin with one moving lure and one slower follow-up bait on the reservoir. For Otter Brook in Cheshire County, compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of the reservoir.
When to Fish Otter Brook Lake
At this Otter Brook fishery, early spring on the reservoir calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. On this 83.4-acre Otter Brook basin, at midday in summer, anglers there should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. For Otter Brook in Cheshire County, fall on the reservoir is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.
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