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25-acre reservoir near HARRISVILLE. The lake tops out around 15 ft. The depth chart is built from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the humps, channels and drop-offs you see are measured, not guessed. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
Traced from the shoreline, RUSSELL RESERVOIR runs 25 acres with 1 miles of edge. Its 1.4 shoreline index means few bank features; the contours below do the pattern work. Figure 0.5 mi of water from one end to the other. The water lies in Cheshire County. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Chesham Pond, 1 mi northeast of here.
In spring, brook trout run shallow here, mostly 2 to 15 ft. Summer keeps them at 5 to 15 ft, and they winter in 2 to 15 ft. Summer brook trout concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 14 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (2 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 5 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (14 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 2 to 15 ft | dawn | Deep basin (14 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
The chart marks 3 structure features on RUSSELL RESERVOIR; the deepest is Deep basin at about 14 ft.
Access data: New Hampshire Fish & Game — Public Access Sites. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
| Date | Species | Count | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21 | Brook Trout | 10,000 | — |
| Jun 3 | Brook Trout | 900 | — |
| May 19 | Brook Trout | 1,000 | — |
Source: NH Fish & Game stocking report, retrieved 2026-08-18.
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 RUSSELL RESERVOIR specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official New Hampshire fishing regulations →
RUSSELL RESERVOIR is about 15 ft (5 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart here comes from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the contours reflect measured depths.
Anglers target brook trout on RUSSELL RESERVOIR.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 14 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
For brook trout, the summer bite is best in early morning 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.
Yes — per NH Fish & Game stocking report records, RUSSELL RESERVOIR was most recently stocked Jun 21 with 10,000 brook trout. The full stocking history is listed above.
Fishing on RUSSELL RESERVOIR 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.
Chesham Pond 1 mi · Howe Reservoir 1 mi · SEAVER RESERVOIR 1 mi · Childs Bog 2 mi · Silver Lake (Harrisville) 2 mi · Stone Pond 2 mi · Harrisville Pond 3 mi · Lake Skatutakee 3 mi · Dublin Pond 3 mi · MEETINGHOUSE POND (CHESHIRE) 4 mi · Babbidge Reservoir 4 mi · Center Pond 4 mi
See how RUSSELL RESERVOIR stacks up: best brook trout lakes in New Hampshire
More water nearby: Cheshire County fishing maps (61 charts). Browse all New Hampshire fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: state fisheries survey programs. 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.