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Pickerel Pond

Pickerel Pond is a lake in New Hampshire, near Belknap County.

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Pickerel Pond Fishing Weather

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Fish species in Pickerel Pond

Pickerel Pond northeast of Footes Pond covers 76.8 acres in Belknap County, New Hampshire. At this Pickerel northeast of Footes 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 Pickerel Pond

At 76.8 acres, the pond is small enough to fish methodically but large enough for one shoreline to differ from another.

Fish and Useful Baits at Pickerel Pond

On this 76.8-acre Pickerel northeast of Footes basin, fish reported from the pond include bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch.

Bass

For Pickerel northeast of Footes in Belknap County, largemouth bass in the pond can be searched with a spinnerbait before a Texas-rigged worm is worked through the best cover. At this Pickerel northeast of Footes fishery, use a tube, Ned rig or small swimbait for smallmouth where firm bottom meets deeper water.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

On this 76.8-acre Pickerel northeast of Footes basin, use a tiny jig or natural bait under a float when fishing the pond for bluegill and related sunfish. For Pickerel northeast of Footes in Belknap County, a small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at the pond.

Walleye and Larger Predators

At this Pickerel northeast of Footes fishery, chain pickerel in the pond can be found with spoons, spinnerbaits and small swimbaits along vegetation.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Pickerel Pond

On this 76.8-acre Pickerel northeast of Footes basin, begin with one moving lure and one slower follow-up bait on the pond. For Pickerel northeast of Footes in Belknap County, compare vegetation, shade and firm-bottom changes around the pond before searching open water.

When to Fish Pickerel Pond

At this Pickerel northeast of Footes fishery, early spring on the pond calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. On this 76.8-acre Pickerel northeast of Footes basin, at midday in summer, anglers there should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. For Pickerel northeast of Footes in Belknap County, fall on the pond is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.

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Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

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