Stump Pond

Stump Pond southeast of Pennichuck Pond covers 19 acres in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. At this Stump southeast of Pennichuck 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 Stump Pond

At 19 acres, the reservoir is small enough to fish methodically but large enough for one shoreline to differ from another.

Fish and Useful Baits at Stump Pond

On this 19-acre Stump southeast of Pennichuck basin, fish reported from the reservoir include brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Bass

For largemouth at Stump southeast of Pennichuck in Hillsborough County, use a shallow crankbait or swim jig to locate fish, then slow down with a jig or soft plastic.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

At this Stump southeast of Pennichuck fishery, use a tiny jig or natural bait under a float when fishing the reservoir for bluegill and related sunfish. On this 19-acre Stump southeast of Pennichuck basin, a small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at the reservoir.

Walleye and Larger Predators

For pickerel at Stump southeast of Pennichuck in Hillsborough County, cover weed edges with a flashy moving lure and use a short leader when bite-offs become common.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Stump Pond

At this Stump southeast of Pennichuck fishery, choose three different structural stops before changing sections on the reservoir. On this 19-acre Stump southeast of Pennichuck basin, compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of the reservoir.

When to Fish Stump Pond

For Stump southeast of Pennichuck in Hillsborough County, spring at the reservoir favors warming coves, feeder mouths and protected spawning banks. At this Stump southeast of Pennichuck fishery, once summer heat settles over the reservoir, work the deepest active cover instead of assuming every fish has moved to the bottom. On this 19-acre Stump southeast of Pennichuck basin, windblown points on the reservoir become worth checking when autumn baitfish move shallow.