Akers Pond

Akers Pond, in New Hampshire, United States, is the kind of lake where a careful approach pays off. Shore anglers do well casting parallel to the bank along reed lines and overhanging trees, where ambush predators wait. Boat anglers can fan-cast points and submerged humps — anywhere the bottom changes depth quickly. Lure choice at Akers Pond usually mirrors the local forage: small baitfish imitations in spring, larger profiles through summer.

Location

44.8005, -71.1602 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Largemouth bassRainbow troutFallfishChain pickerelYellow bullheadYellow perch

Fishing Techniques

• For Largemouth bass

  Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

• For Fallfish

  Fallfish often school, so if you catch one, work that area thoroughly; they are opportunistic feeders.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Akers Pond.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Akers Pond should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for New Hampshire before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Akers Pond.

Nearby Spots in New Hampshire

See all fishing spots in New Hampshire →

Other Fishing Regions in United States