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Best northern pike lakes in New Hampshire

10 New Hampshire waters hold northern pike, 10 mapped with real state-agency depth surveys. Ranked below by size and depth-data quality — 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.

1. Moore Reservoir — 120 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie
2. Massabesic Lake — 50 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie
3. Spofford Lake — 60 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill
4. Skatutakee, Lake — 15 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie
5. Partridge Lake — 50 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill
6. Martin Meadow Pond — 30 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill
7. Jericho Lake — 20 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie
8. Dodge Pond — 5 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill
9. Wilson Pond — 12 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Crappie, Bluegill
10. Ogontz Lake — 70 ft max · survey depth data · Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill

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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