Star Lake

Star Lake southwest of McAlvin Pond covers 65.3 acres in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. At this Star southwest of McAlvin fishery, a dependable maximum-depth figure was not found for the reservoir, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water.

What to Expect at Star Lake

At 65.3 acres, the reservoir is small enough to fish methodically but large enough for one shoreline to differ from another.

Fish and Useful Baits at Star Lake

On this 65.3-acre Star southwest of McAlvin basin, fish reported from the reservoir include brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Bass

For Star southwest of McAlvin in Sullivan County, when largemouth bass hold tight to cover on the reservoir, a compact jig or weedless worm is more useful than repeated open-water casts.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

At this Star southwest of McAlvin fishery, use a tiny jig or natural bait under a float when fishing the reservoir for bluegill and related sunfish. On this 65.3-acre Star southwest of McAlvin basin, a small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at the reservoir.

Walleye and Larger Predators

For pickerel at Star southwest of McAlvin in Sullivan County, cover weed edges with a flashy moving lure and use a short leader when bite-offs become common.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Star Lake

At this Star southwest of McAlvin fishery, let wind and water color choose the first section on the reservoir. On this 65.3-acre Star southwest of McAlvin basin, compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of the reservoir.

When to Fish Star Lake

For Star southwest of McAlvin in Sullivan County, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. At this Star southwest of McAlvin fishery, summer fishing on the reservoir is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. On this 65.3-acre Star southwest of McAlvin basin, during fall at the reservoir, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.