Otter Pond

Otter Pond northwest of Hawkins Pond covers 12.2 acres in Belknap County, New Hampshire. At this Otter northwest of Hawkins fishery, a dependable maximum-depth figure was not found for the pond, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water.

What to Expect at Otter Pond

At 12.2 acres, the pond is small enough to fish methodically but large enough for one shoreline to differ from another.

Fish and Useful Baits at Otter Pond

On this 12.2-acre Otter northwest of Hawkins basin, fish reported from the pond include brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Bass

For Otter northwest of Hawkins in Belknap County, when largemouth bass hold tight to cover on the pond, a compact jig or weedless worm is more useful than repeated open-water casts.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For sunfish at this Otter northwest of Hawkins fishery, keep a cricket or tiny jig close to weed edges and shaded wood. For yellow perch at this 12.2-acre Otter northwest of Hawkins basin, work a light jig slowly along the first firm-bottom break.

Walleye and Larger Predators

For pickerel at Otter northwest of Hawkins in Belknap County, cover weed edges with a flashy moving lure and use a short leader when bite-offs become common.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Otter Pond

At this Otter northwest of Hawkins fishery, begin with one moving lure and one slower follow-up bait on the pond. On this 12.2-acre Otter northwest of Hawkins basin, compare vegetation, shade and firm-bottom changes around the pond before searching open water.

When to Fish Otter Pond

For Otter northwest of Hawkins in Belknap County, early spring on the pond calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At this Otter northwest of Hawkins fishery, at midday in summer, anglers there should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. On this 12.2-acre Otter northwest of Hawkins basin, fall on the pond is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.