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Rating depth structure for chain pickerel.
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14-acre pond near PITTSFIELD. The lake tops out around 10 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
The drawn water covers 14 acres wrapped in 0.6 miles of bank. Nearly circular (index 1.1), so the story is the bottom, not the bank. There is no deep basin to speak of — the entire surface is under ~15 ft, prime weed water end to end. It sits in Merrimack County. If the bite dies, Chestnut Pond is 1 mi to the south.
Spring brown bullhead on BLAKE POND hold shallow, usually 2 to 8 ft. By summer they slide out to 3 to 10 ft, and by winter most fish are in 3 to 10 ft. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 10 ft, prime for winter. Prime time lands in after dark and the evening.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 8 ft | dusk & night | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | |
| Summer | 3 to 10 ft chart-limited; documented 3 to 12 ft | night & dusk | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | |
| Fall | 3 to 10 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 15 ft | dusk | Deep basin (10 ft) | |
| Winter | 3 to 10 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 25 ft | midday | Deep basin (10 ft) |
In spring, chain pickerel run shallow here, mostly 2 to 10 ft. Summer keeps them at 2 to 10 ft, and they winter in 3 to 10 ft. Spring chain pickerel concentrate at Shallow bay flat, a prime-rated weed flat around 3 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a weedless spoon + trailer or a buzzbait most summer days.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 2 to 10 ft chart-limited; documented 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Weedless spoon + trailer, Buzzbait |
| Fall | 3 to 10 ft chart-limited; documented 4 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Jerkbait along weed edges, Spinnerbait |
| Winter | 3 to 10 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 18 ft | dawn | Shallow bay flat (3 ft) | Jigging spoon (through ice) |
Count 3 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 10 ft.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for New Hampshire waters are set by the New Hampshire Fish and Game — and special regulations can apply to BLAKE POND specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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BLAKE POND is about 10 ft (3 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Anglers target brown bullhead, chain pickerel on BLAKE POND.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 10 ft of water that rates prime for brown bullhead in winter. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
For brown bullhead, the summer bite is best in after dark and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on BLAKE POND is regulated by the New Hampshire Fish and Game. Check the official New Hampshire regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Chestnut Pond 1 mi · Jenness Pond 2 mi · Wild Goose Pond 3 mi · ADAMS POND 3 mi · Long Pond (Northwood) 3 mi · Northwood Lake 4 mi · GULTCH MOUNTAIN POND 5 mi · Barnstead Parade Dam Pond 5 mi · Harvey Lake 5 mi · Pleasant Lake 5 mi · LILY LAKE 5 mi · Bow Lake 6 mi
See how BLAKE POND stacks up: best chain pickerel lakes in New Hampshire · best brown bullhead lakes in New Hampshire
More water nearby: Merrimack County fishing maps (62 charts). Browse all New Hampshire fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry: published agency survey data. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.