Rolf Pond

Rolf Pond covers 28.8 acres in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. At this Rolf fishery, the recorded maximum depth at the pond is 20 feet.

What to Expect at Rolf Pond

On this 28.8-acre Rolf basin, the verified 20-foot maximum gives the pond 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 Rolf Pond

For Rolf in Merrimack County, fish reported from the pond include bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Bass

At this Rolf fishery, 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

On this 28.8-acre Rolf basin, bluegill and other sunfish in the pond take worms, crickets and tiny jigs along shade and vegetation. For Rolf in Merrimack County, keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom when perch are the target on the pond.

Walleye and Larger Predators

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Rolf Pond

On this 28.8-acre Rolf basin, start with the clearest repeatable contour or cover edge on the pond. For Rolf in Merrimack County, compare vegetation, shade and firm-bottom changes around the pond before searching open water.

When to Fish Rolf Pond

At this Rolf fishery, a sunny spring afternoon can pull the pond fish toward dark bottom, wood and new vegetation. On this 28.8-acre Rolf basin, summer fish in the pond may feed shallow at dawn before settling beside cover or deeper structure. For Rolf in Merrimack County, cooling water can bring the pond fish back to points and banks where bait gathers.