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Otter Pond

Lake fishing  New Hampshire · 06:27 - 16:36

Otter Pond is one of the lakes in New Hampshire. Anglers here fish mainly for Striped Bass, Walleye and Northern Pike.

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Prime 85% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Bass Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
85%
62°
Best day
Fri
84%
66°
Sat
85%
60°
Sun
85%
52°
Mon
82%
46°
Tue
84%
51°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
51°F
Air temp
49°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
30.1 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
70.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:42–07:42 Dusk 15:21–17:21

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 06:57–08:57 Major period 18:57–20:57 Minor period 00:51–02:21 Minor period 13:33–15:03

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

05:00
49°
06:00
49°
07:00
49°
08:00
54°
09:00
60°
10:00
64°
11:00
67°
12:00
69°
13:00
70°
14:00
70°
15:00
69°
16:00
65°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
85%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Walleye
Sander vitreus
69%
Water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
69%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 11 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
67%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 11 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
63%
Water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
60%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Striped Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout and Muskellunge.

Striped Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a crankbait for striped bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for striped bass at dawn. Fish hard now.
Depth The water is colder than the fish like. Fish deep and slow. Look towards deeper water.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, yellow and glow for striped bass.
Lure Crankbait for striped bass: Big swimbaits and plugs.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Otter Pond is located southeast of Star Lake, New York. Fish species present in the lake are white sucker, brown bullhead, and yellow perch. Access via Bushwhack Trail from Old Hay Road along Otter Creek. No motors are allowed on Otter Pond.

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More waters nearby

Little Sunapee Lake New Hampshire · 2.0 mi away Lake Sunapee New Hampshire · 4.0 mi away Pleasant Lake New Hampshire · 5.3 mi away Bear Pond New Hampshire · 18.9 mi away Ayer Island Station Pond New Hampshire · 22.4 mi away Hermit Lake New Hampshire · 24.3 mi away Norford Lake Vermont · 28.2 mi away Fearon Farm Pond Dam;Fearon Farm Pond New Hampshire · 42.0 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Otter Pond?

Popular catches here include Striped Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Muskellunge, Brown Trout and Brook Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Otter Pond?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Otter Pond?

Striped Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Otter Pond right now?

Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 35%.