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Otter Lake Area Fishing Spots

100 Fishing Spots New Hampshire

The Otter Lake Area Fishing Spots offers 100 fishing opportunities across New Hampshire's 67 well-stocked lakes, 32 expansive reservoirs and one meandering river. Whether you're chasing Largemouth Bass, Catfish, and other popular gamefish or simply looking for a peaceful day on the water, this region delivers.

This zone's proximity to multiple water types means anglers can plan multi-day trips targeting different species each day. Fishing is productive from April through October, with spring and fall offering the best action. The combination of access, fish diversity, and scenic beauty makes it a standout region.

Whether you're a bass tournament competitor or a family looking for a relaxed panfish outing, the waters in this zone accommodate every angling style. Power fishing with reaction baits covers water quickly on the larger lakes, while finesse techniques shine in the smaller, pressured waters. Don't overlook catfishing opportunities here — prepared baits and chicken liver produce excellent channel catfish action from spring through fall.

The Otter Lake Area Fishing Spots is well-suited for both day trips and extended fishing vacations. With 100 spots to explore, you could spend weeks discovering new water in this zone alone. Budget-friendly camping and RV parks are scattered throughout the area, and many spots allow bank fishing without the need for a boat. Download the coordinates from our spot listings to program your GPS, and always verify current access conditions before heading to a new location.

All 100 Fishing Spots in This Zone

Lakes (67)

Amalia Way Pond

📍 42.7763, -71.9766
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Batchelder Pond

📍 42.7971, -71.8024
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Beaver Pond

📍 42.9375, -72.0120
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Binney Pond

📍 42.7240, -71.9133
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Bullet Pond

📍 42.7786, -71.9876
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Castor Pond

📍 42.8133, -71.8035
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Caswell Pond

📍 42.8096, -71.8372
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Center Pond

📍 42.9864, -72.1344
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Chesham Pond

📍 42.9390, -72.1346
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Clapp Pond

📍 42.9234, -72.1778
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Collins Pond

📍 42.7664, -72.1441
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Cranberry Meadow Pond

📍 42.8655, -71.9184
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Cunningham Pond

📍 42.8558, -71.9100
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Cushing Pond

📍 42.7962, -72.1910
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Dark Pond

📍 42.9104, -72.0937
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Dinsmore Pond

📍 42.9298, -72.0064
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Divol Pond

📍 42.7284, -71.9447
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Dublin Lake

📍 42.9061, -72.0811
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Emerson Pond

📍 42.7644, -71.9892
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Freedom Pond

📍 42.7711, -71.8488
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Frost Pond boat ramp

📍 42.8632, -72.0185
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Garfield Pond

📍 42.8508, -72.0287
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Gibson Pond

📍 42.7329, -71.8559
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Gilmore Pond

📍 42.8092, -72.0567
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Halfmoon Pond

📍 42.9363, -71.9980
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Hoar Pond

📍 42.7316, -71.8207
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Hogback Pond

📍 42.9554, -71.8817
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Hunts Pond

📍 42.9834, -72.0319
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Jacks Pond

📍 42.9761, -72.0373
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Juggernaut Pond

📍 42.9592, -72.0124
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Laurel Lake

📍 42.7391, -72.1522
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Little Pratt Pond

📍 42.7350, -71.9104
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Mill Pond

📍 42.7392, -71.9370
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Mud Pond

📍 42.9514, -71.8830
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Mud Pond

📍 42.9018, -72.0172
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Mud Pond

📍 42.8206, -72.0394
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Norway Pond

📍 42.9762, -71.9837
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Otter Pond

📍 42.8849, -71.9746
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Parker Pond

📍 42.8523, -72.0061
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Pecker Pond

📍 42.7151, -71.9637
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Perkins Pond

📍 42.8414, -72.1411
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Pool Pond

📍 42.7729, -72.0385
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Powersbridge Pond

📍 42.8597, -71.9497
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Quarry Pond

📍 42.8223, -72.1705
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Rockwood Pond

📍 42.7890, -72.1821
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Rockwood Pond

📍 42.7926, -72.1788
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Rugg Pond

📍 42.7676, -72.0153
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Shadrach Pond

📍 42.9788, -72.0502
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Shallow Pond

📍 42.8456, -71.8496
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Sip Pond

📍 42.7337, -72.1029
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Snowmaking Pond

📍 42.8473, -71.8835
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Spectacle Pond

📍 42.9312, -72.1920
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Sportsman Pond

📍 42.7270, -72.1699
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Stanford Pond

📍 42.9383, -72.1083
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Stanford Pond

📍 42.9402, -72.1079
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Stone Pond

📍 42.8976, -72.1533
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Sunset Lake

📍 42.9647, -71.8782
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Tenney Pond

📍 42.9719, -72.0582
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Tolman Pond

📍 42.9753, -72.1044
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Topside Pond

📍 42.8712, -71.8826
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Wallace Pond

📍 42.7033, -71.9182
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Wheeler Pond

📍 42.7570, -71.8831
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Whites Pond

📍 42.8315, -72.0881
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Wight Pond

📍 42.9165, -72.1280
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Wildcat Pond

📍 42.7836, -71.8963
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Woodward Pond

📍 42.9588, -72.1768
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Zephyr Lake

📍 42.9338, -71.8563
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Reservoirs (32)

Beaver Pond

📍 42.9570, -71.8905
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Black Reservoir

📍 42.7919, -71.9747
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Black Reservoir

📍 42.7915, -71.9832
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Black Reservoir

📍 42.7882, -71.9778
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Black Reservoir

📍 42.7897, -71.9780
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Blood Brook Reservoir

📍 42.8324, -71.8092
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Cheshire Pond

📍 42.8206, -72.0118
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Contoocook River Reservoir

📍 42.8568, -71.9609
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Contoocook River Reservoir

📍 42.8979, -71.9429
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Converse Meadow Pond

📍 42.7432, -71.9766
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Cummings Meadow Reservoir

📍 42.8271, -72.0973
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Damon Mill Pond

📍 42.7277, -72.0781
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Damon Reservoirs

📍 42.7235, -72.0814
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Gilson Pond

📍 42.8611, -72.0678
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Greenville Reservoir

📍 42.7992, -71.8317
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Harrisville Pond

📍 42.9513, -72.0996
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Howe Reservoir

📍 42.9196, -72.1243
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King Brook Reservoir

📍 42.7977, -71.8109
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Lake Skatutakee

📍 42.9378, -72.0763
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Meetinghouse Pond

📍 42.8859, -72.1824
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Mill Brook Reservoir

📍 42.8516, -71.8034
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Otter Lake

📍 42.9600, -71.8991
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Poole Reservoir

📍 42.8442, -72.0892
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Pratt Pond

📍 42.7397, -71.9071
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Robbins Pond

📍 42.7173, -72.0537
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Russell Reservoir

📍 42.9284, -72.1416
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Seaver Reservoir

📍 42.9437, -72.1280
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Smithville Reservoir

📍 42.7350, -71.8831
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Stone Pond

📍 42.7559, -72.1268
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Stump Pond

📍 42.7475, -71.9372
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Water Loom Pond

📍 42.7446, -71.8400
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Whittemore Lake

📍 42.9868, -71.9050
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Rivers (1)

Souhegan River Reservoir Number 13

📍 42.7676, -71.8446
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Frequently Asked Questions

Many of the larger lakes in this zone have public boat launches and ramp access. Shore fishing is also available at numerous locations. Check individual spot details for specific access information.

Yes, a valid New Hampshire fishing license is required to fish at any location within this zone. Licenses can be purchased online through the New Hampshire wildlife agency or at local bait shops.

The Otter Lake Area Fishing Spots includes 100 documented fishing locations across New Hampshire. These range from small ponds and streams to large lakes, providing options for every skill level.

Anglers in this zone commonly target Largemouth Bass, Catfish, and Bluegill. Species availability varies by water body and season — check individual spot pages for specific species information.