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Upper Goodwin Point Pond

Upper Goodwin Point Pond is a lake in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

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Fish species in Upper Goodwin Point Pond

Upper Goodwin Point Pond covers 33.7 acres in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. At this Upper Goodwin Point fishery, the recorded maximum depth at the pond is 25 feet.

What to Expect at Upper Goodwin Point Pond

On this 33.7-acre Upper Goodwin Point 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 Upper Goodwin Point Pond

For Upper Goodwin Point in Merrimack County, fish reported from the pond include american eel, bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Bass

At this Upper Goodwin Point fishery, low light favors a topwater or spinnerbait for largemouth; brighter conditions call for a slower presentation beside cover.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

On this 33.7-acre Upper Goodwin Point basin, bluegill and other sunfish in the pond take worms, crickets and tiny jigs along shade and vegetation. For Upper Goodwin Point in Merrimack County, keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom when perch are the target on the pond.

Walleye and Larger Predators

At this Upper Goodwin Point fishery, a spoon or compact swimbait worked beside weeds is a practical chain pickerel choice on the pond.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Upper Goodwin Point Pond

On this 33.7-acre Upper Goodwin Point basin, let wind and water color choose the first section on the pond. For Upper Goodwin Point in Merrimack County, compare vegetation, shade and firm-bottom changes around the pond before searching open water.

When to Fish Upper Goodwin Point Pond

At this Upper Goodwin Point fishery, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. On this 33.7-acre Upper Goodwin Point basin, summer fishing on the pond is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. For Upper Goodwin Point in Merrimack County, during fall at the pond, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • American Eel — supporting source

    New Hampshire Fish and Game Department – 2026 Freshwater Fishing Guide

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    New Hampshire Fish and Game statewide fisheries guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Brown Bullhead — supporting source

    New Hampshire Fish and Game statewide fisheries guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Chain Pickerel — supporting source

    New Hampshire Fish and Game statewide fisheries guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    New Hampshire Fish and Game statewide fisheries guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Pumpkinseed — supporting source

    New Hampshire Fish and Game statewide fisheries guidance

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    New Hampshire Fish and Game Department – 2026 Freshwater Fishing Guide

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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