Steels Pond

Steels Pond covers 36.1 acres in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. At this Steels 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 Steels Pond

At 36.1 acres, the reservoir is small enough to fish methodically but large enough for one shoreline to differ from another.

Fish and Useful Baits at Steels Pond

On this 36.1-acre Steels basin, fish reported from the reservoir include brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Bass

For Steels in Hillsborough County, largemouth bass in the reservoir can be searched with a spinnerbait before a Texas-rigged worm is worked through the best cover.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

At this Steels fishery, bluegill in the reservoir are practical targets with a worm or small jig suspended beside shallow cover. On this 36.1-acre Steels basin, yellow perch in the reservoir are commonly caught with a small jig tipped with a minnow or worm near bottom.

Walleye and Larger Predators

For Steels in Hillsborough County, chain pickerel in the reservoir can be found with spoons, spinnerbaits and small swimbaits along vegetation.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Steels Pond

At this Steels fishery, let wind and water color choose the first section on the reservoir. On this 36.1-acre Steels basin, compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of the reservoir.

When to Fish Steels Pond

For Steels in Hillsborough County, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. At this Steels fishery, summer fishing on the reservoir is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. On this 36.1-acre Steels basin, during fall at the reservoir, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.