Rye Pond

Rye Pond covers 13.6 acres in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. At this Rye 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 Rye Pond

On this 13.6-acre Rye basin, at 13.6 acres, the pond is small enough to fish methodically but large enough for one shoreline to differ from another.

Fish and Useful Baits at Rye Pond

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

Bass

For largemouth at this Rye fishery, use a shallow crankbait or swim jig to locate fish, then slow down with a jig or soft plastic.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

On this 13.6-acre Rye basin, a small float, light line and a piece of worm are enough for bluegill around cover. For Rye in Cheshire County, perch anglers on the pond should stay mobile until several bites come from the same depth.

Walleye and Larger Predators

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Rye Pond

On this 13.6-acre Rye basin, begin with one moving lure and one slower follow-up bait on the pond. For Rye in Cheshire County, compare vegetation, shade and firm-bottom changes around the pond before searching open water.

When to Fish Rye Pond

At this Rye fishery, early spring on the pond calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. On this 13.6-acre Rye basin, at midday in summer, anglers there should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. For Rye in Cheshire County, fall on the pond is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.