Russell Pond

Russell Pond northwest of Lincoln Sewage Lagoons covers 40.6 acres in Grafton County, New Hampshire. The recorded maximum depth at the pond is 74 feet.

What to Expect at Russell Pond

The combination of 40.6 acres and 74 feet of depth gives the pond both shoreline water and a true deep basin.

Fish and Useful Baits at Russell Pond

At this Russell northwest of Lincoln Sewage Lagoons fishery, fish reported from the pond include brook trout and yellow perch. On this 40.6-acre Russell northwest of Lincoln Sewage Lagoons basin, stocking also supports brook trout already reported from the pond. For Russell northwest of Lincoln Sewage Lagoons in Grafton County, stocking describes management activity at the pond; it does not guarantee those fish at every spot or on every trip.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For yellow perch at this Russell northwest of Lincoln Sewage Lagoons fishery, work a light jig slowly along the first firm-bottom break.

Trout

For brook trout at this 40.6-acre Russell northwest of Lincoln Sewage Lagoons basin, use a small spoon, inline spinner, trout magnet or natural bait on light line. For Russell northwest of Lincoln Sewage Lagoons in Grafton County, trout often move from shallow spring water toward cooler or deeper water in the pond as temperatures rise.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Russell Pond

At this Russell northwest of Lincoln Sewage Lagoons fishery, choose three different structural stops before changing sections on the pond. On this 40.6-acre Russell northwest of Lincoln Sewage Lagoons basin, compare vegetation, shade and firm-bottom changes around the pond before searching open water.

When to Fish Russell Pond

For Russell northwest of Lincoln Sewage Lagoons in Grafton County, spring at the pond favors warming coves, feeder mouths and protected spawning banks. At this Russell northwest of Lincoln Sewage Lagoons fishery, once summer heat settles over the pond, work the deepest active cover instead of assuming every fish has moved to the bottom. On this 40.6-acre Russell northwest of Lincoln Sewage Lagoons basin, windblown points on the pond become worth checking when autumn baitfish move shallow.