Yellow Perch fishing at PRATT POND (HILLSBOROUGH)

Come spring, look for yellow perch tight to the bank in 1 to 5 ft. Through summer count on 2 to 5 ft; the winter hold is 2 to 5 ft. Start at Shallow bay flat. It's a weed flat holding about 2 ft of water and rates prime come spring. Prime time lands in early morning. A drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm is the honest summer answer here.

Smallmouth Bass fishing at PRATT POND (HILLSBOROUGH)

Start shallow in spring: smallmouth bass sit in 1 to 5 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 2 to 5 ft covers summer, 2 to 5 ft covers winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 5 ft of water that rates good for smallmouth bass in winter. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig until the fish tell you otherwise.

Largemouth Bass fishing at PRATT POND (HILLSBOROUGH)

The spring pattern is a shallow one: largemouth bass in 1 to 5 ft. The depth story barely changes: 2 to 5 ft through summer, 2 to 5 ft in winter. Top water on the chart: Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in the 2 ft range, prime in spring. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a texas-rigged 10" worm or a deep-diving crankbait gets it done.

White Perch fishing at PRATT POND (HILLSBOROUGH)

In spring, white perch run shallow here, mostly 1 to 5 ft. Summer keeps them at 2 to 5 ft, and they winter in 2 to 5 ft. Summer white perch concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 5 ft. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a small spinner rig drifted or a 1/8 oz jigging spoon most summer days.

Crappie fishing at PRATT POND (HILLSBOROUGH)

Start shallow in spring: crappie sit in 1 to 5 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 2 to 5 ft covers summer, 2 to 5 ft covers winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for crappie in winter. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a jig trolled/spider-rigged or a small crankbait (trolled) until the fish tell you otherwise.

Bluegill fishing at PRATT POND (HILLSBOROUGH)

In spring, bluegill run shallow here, mostly 1 to 5 ft. Summer keeps them at 1 to 5 ft, and they winter in 2 to 5 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 2 ft, rated prime for spring bluegill. Time it for early morning and the evening. You won't need more than a small sponge spider (fly) or a micro tube jig most summer days.

How deep is PRATT POND (HILLSBOROUGH)?

PRATT POND (HILLSBOROUGH) is about 5 ft (2 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart here comes from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the contours reflect measured depths.

What fish are in PRATT POND (HILLSBOROUGH)?

Anglers target yellow perch, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, white perch, crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, brown bullhead, chain pickerel on PRATT POND (HILLSBOROUGH). This isn't a survey of the lake — none is on record for it — but an informed estimate from the species listed for the nearest surveyed lakes in the region, filtered to this lake's depth and habitat.

Where is the best fishing spot on PRATT POND (HILLSBOROUGH)?

Shallow bay flat is the top-rated area: a weed flat in about 2 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in spring. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.

When is the best time to fish PRATT POND (HILLSBOROUGH)?

For yellow perch, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.

What are the fishing regulations for PRATT POND (HILLSBOROUGH)?

Fishing on PRATT POND (HILLSBOROUGH) 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.