Wild Goose Pond covers 118 acres in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. At this Wild Goose fishery, the recorded maximum depth at the pond is 24 feet.
What to Expect at Wild Goose Pond
On this 118-acre Wild Goose basin, the verified 24-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 Wild Goose Pond
For Wild Goose in Merrimack County, fish reported from the pond include bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.
Bass
At this Wild Goose fishery, low light favors a topwater or spinnerbait for largemouth; brighter conditions call for a slower presentation beside cover.
Crappie, Perch and Sunfish
For sunfish at this 118-acre Wild Goose basin, keep a cricket or tiny jig close to weed edges and shaded wood. For yellow perch at Wild Goose in Merrimack County, work a light jig slowly along the first firm-bottom break.
Walleye and Larger Predators
At this Wild Goose fishery, a spoon or compact swimbait worked beside weeds is a practical chain pickerel choice on the pond.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Wild Goose Pond
On this 118-acre Wild Goose basin, begin with one moving lure and one slower follow-up bait on the pond. For Wild Goose in Merrimack County, compare vegetation, shade and firm-bottom changes around the pond before searching open water.
When to Fish Wild Goose Pond
At this Wild Goose fishery, early spring on the pond calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. On this 118-acre Wild Goose basin, at midday in summer, anglers there should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. For Wild Goose in Merrimack County, fall on the pond is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.
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