Best northern pike lakes in New Hampshire
17 New Hampshire waters list northern pike (official records or labelled estimates), 17 mapped with survey or official-chart depth data. Ranked below by size and depth-data quality, leading with the waters in our reviewed search catalog — open any water to see exactly where to fish it: depth contours, scored spots with plain-English reasons, seasonal windows and bait picks. Aggressive ambush predator that patrols weed edges and cool water.
- Moore Reservoir — 120 ft max · real survey depth contours · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, CrappieWhy #1: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 5 public access sites
- Massabesic Lake — 50 ft max · real survey depth contours · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, CrappieWhy #2: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 4 public access sites
- Lake Skatutakee — 15 ft max · real survey depth contours · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, CrappieWhy #3: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 1 public access site
- Jackman Reservoir — 30 ft max · real survey depth contours · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, CrappieWhy #4: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 2 public access sites
- Partridge Lake — 50 ft max · real survey depth contours · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, BluegillWhy #5: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 1 public access site
- Lower Baker Pond — 30 ft max · real survey depth contours · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Chain PickerelWhy #6: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 1 public access site
- Baker Pond, Upper — 15 ft max · real survey depth contours · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Chain PickerelWhy #7: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 1 public access site
- Martin Meadow Pond — 30 ft max · real survey depth contours · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, BluegillWhy #8: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 1 public access site
- Jericho Lake — 20 ft max · real survey depth contours · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, CrappieWhy #9: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 1 public access site
- Spofford Lake — 60 ft max · real survey depth contours · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, BluegillWhy #10: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 4 public access sites, 1 carry-in or shore-oriented
- Dodge Pond — 5 ft max · real survey depth contours · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, BluegillWhy #11: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 1 public access site
- Wilson Pond — 12 ft max · real survey depth contours · Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, BluegillWhy #12: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 1 public access site
- Baker River Site 2 — 29 ft max · real survey depth contours · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Chain PickerelWhy #13: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 1 public access site, 1 carry-in or shore-oriented
- Baker River Site 8 — 14 ft max · real survey depth contours · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Chain PickerelWhy #14: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · no verified access record attached
- Ogontz Lake — 70 ft max · real survey depth contours · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, BluegillWhy #15: survey-backed contours receive the ranking's data-quality boost · 1 public access site
…plus 2 more New Hampshire waters holding northern pike.
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How to use this ranking
The order is a map-planning ranking, not a claim about today's fish population. It favors larger mapped waters and gives survey-backed contours a three-times data-quality boost. Agency population surveys, current regulations, access and recent conditions should make the final decision.
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When to fish northern pike in New Hampshire
- Spring 2–8 ft — Shallow, dark-bottomed bays that warm first; pike spawn in flooded vegetation.
- Summer 8–20 ft — Deep weedlines and cool water; the biggest fish slide deeper than most anglers fish.
- Fall 6–18 ft — Trophy time: big baits near the last green weeds and steep breaks.
- Winter 5–15 ft — Weedy flats near drop-offs; pike remain active all winter.
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