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General info

Crane Pond is a lake located in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike and Chain pickerel.

Location

43°05′37″N 72°17′1.5″W
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When are Northern Pike biting on Crane Pond?

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Fishing regulations at Crane Pond, NH

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in New Hampshire can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Grafton

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Harmonyville

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Townshend

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Claremont

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West Dummerston

20.1 miles away

North Springfield

20.5 miles away

Ascutney

22.6 miles away

West Brattleboro

23.0 miles away

Blodgett Landing

23.0 miles away

Brattleboro

23.1 miles away

Algiers

24.1 miles away

Jamaica

25.0 miles away

Wardsboro

25.7 miles away

Proctorsville

26.7 miles away

South Londonderry

27.4 miles away

Londonderry

28.0 miles away

Weston

29.0 miles away

Stratton Mountain

31.2 miles away

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FAQ about Crane Pond fishing

📍 Where is Crane Pond located?
Crane Pond is a lake located in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°05′37″N 72°17′1.5″W
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🎣 Where on Crane Pond is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Crane Pond by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Crane Pond?
The most common species in Crane Pond are:
📢 What are the latest Crane Pond fishing reports?
The latest Crane Pond fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Crane Pond right now?
According to fishing regulations at Crane Pond, some of the species in season this June include: Atlantic bluefin tuna, and Haddock. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Crane Pond?

Fishing in New Hampshire requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term, available online or at license agents statewide.

In New Hampshire, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 68 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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