Spruce Pond

Spruce Pond covers 21.7 acres in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. At this Spruce fishery, the recorded maximum depth at the pond is 25 feet.

What to Expect at Spruce Pond

On this 21.7-acre Spruce basin, the verified 25-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 Spruce Pond

For Spruce in Rockingham County, fish reported from the pond include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Bass

For largemouth at this Spruce 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 21.7-acre Spruce basin, crappie anglers on the pond should count the jig down beside brush until the holding depth becomes clear. For Spruce in Rockingham County, a small float, light line and a piece of worm are enough for bluegill around cover. At this Spruce fishery, perch anglers on the pond should stay mobile until several bites come from the same depth.

Walleye and Larger Predators

For pickerel at this 21.7-acre Spruce basin, cover weed edges with a flashy moving lure and use a short leader when bite-offs become common.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Spruce Pond

For Spruce in Rockingham County, choose three different structural stops before changing sections on the pond. At this Spruce fishery, compare vegetation, shade and firm-bottom changes around the pond before searching open water.

When to Fish Spruce Pond

On this 21.7-acre Spruce basin, spring at the pond favors warming coves, feeder mouths and protected spawning banks. For Spruce in Rockingham County, once summer heat settles over the pond, work the deepest active cover instead of assuming every fish has moved to the bottom. At this Spruce fishery, windblown points on the pond become worth checking when autumn baitfish move shallow.