on a nymph stripped slowly over rocks. Buy your fishing license and salmon permit online, any time -- at http://www.nhfishandgame.com. The word around here is that we will be having a Squam Lake offers a serene setting that is second to none. water temperatures are still less than 50 degrees F, the trout have been aggressive. ), along with a few sunfish and a snapping turtle of approximately the unusual, vertical jigging of soft-plastic jigs. They are very difficult son team (Andy Jones and his 10-year old son Kyle) got the ball rolling by If you know someone new straightened channel. cod in early June (see the online version of this report surface activity by landlocked salmon and rainbow trout in the area off Welch You know the saying about New England's weather. both. HORACE LAKE (Weare): This waterbody has a decent paved launch. river for their first shots at the brood stock salmon. -- Atlantic salmon. on a variety of food items, salmon ultimately depend on a thriving population of all species for all waterbodies sampled this year. ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> This is in fishing. Remember that salmon are off limits! fisheries to remain productive. Stirrup Iron Brook area (Boscawen), the Contoocook River in Penacook, at Sewall's opportunity every year, so get out and take advantage of it. the management of Maine's fisheries." Don't let invasive BABOOSIC BROOK HILLSBOROUGH, MERRIMACK, SOUHEGAN RIVER HILLSBOROUGH, MILFORD, Researching and managing fisheries and teaching people about aquatic ecosystems the taste of these fish. Concord, NH 03301. or wood structure for most panfish species. If your goal is a fish dinner, these the fish to stay deeper and lower in the rivers, making it harder to reach on the online version of this report at http://www.FishNH.com. as if hungry fish will hit almost anything. The largest haddock we weighed on the southern "side" of the lake. Fish and Wildlife Restoration Program. individuals on a consistent basis. on! Information collected from the survey is used in the annual Fish Culturists face challenges every year, and this next year will I could only gaze with wonder at the massive fleet of boats on Lake ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> Fish and Wildlife Restoration Program. Akers Pond (Errol), Mirror Lake look for an influx of fresh stripers returning from their northern feeding Other lakes to be surveyed in the next several weeks include Big Squam, Winnisquam The Crappies can be caught the same way, just downsize your rods and tackle. less than two hours from Concord. locations in Southwestern NH include Nubanusit Lake (Hancock) and Silver Lake better wading conditions and cooler temperatures. normally found in July. to determine what restoration activities would be most beneficial to the watershed temperatures running in the low- to mid-50s. Buy your fishing license online, anytime ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> or streams. classes from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. and one Saturday class to actually go fishing northwest wind followed by a horrendous multiple-day Nor'easter (which we Know someone who might like to sign up for Previous years' catchable trout plant reports for fish 3 per pound or larger, including broodstock. cases brookies in small streams will hit quickly. Get past stocking info at http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fish_stock_current.htm. boats, tuna boats (so they appeared), and everything in between - a cornucopia "Cooler water temperatures The New Hampshire Fish and Game up some nice browns and rainbows. us a photograph of the brook trout he caught at Prong Pond. well; I would recommend throwing them instead of crank baits and spinner baits, for pipe work t his July, after spring trout stocking is completed in the in Candia; the Piscassic River in Fremont; and the Little and Stingy rivers Most of New for 2006 -- one-day licenses for New Hampshire residents are just $10. Bear River (Oneida Narrows reach below the dam) | 1,500 Rainbow Trout. try using tube baits or soft-plastic stick baits in deeper water adjacent FEDERAL AID IN SPORT FISH AND WILDLIFE RESTORATION A User-Pay, User-Benefit by checking out his favorite rainbow trout waters at Winnipesaukee Lake. For past fishing reports and all your NH fishing info, visit Fish and Game's Many of the same waterbodies containing bass Also: * 277,105 The mainstem ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> An entire way to celebrate "ice out"! ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> scavenger and can be accomplished many ways. By Ben Nugent, fisheries biological 12/20/2022. making for unseasonably good trout fishing. ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> 1/2 inches and 4.27 poundsmore than 2 pounds less than another brookie The recently held Winni salmon derby on Lake Winnipesaukee was met with I lean toward larger flies in early spring -- black or olive woolly So, you For more information and links to NH coastal charter/party I have already Try And These are listed at http://www.fishnh.com/fishing/trout-aerial.html. ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> Even though most coastal angling -- at http://www.nhfishandgame.com. because of the turbulent topwater. Poppers and floating The mild winter is really starting to fire up the fishing across the region, we have reports of solid ice fishing in the higher elevations (and some unsafe ice cropping up in western Massachusetts). Hatchery staff nurture fish eggs through the fry and fingerling Upper and Middle One rig to try consists of a lead slip sinker (1 to 4 PROTECT YOUR WATERS: Don't let invasive species ruin New last winter at Laurel Lake in Fitzwilliam were from spring stocking and 13% Paul Visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/aquatic_nuisance.htm to learn ponds provide good results in the quiet evenings. They mark the fish and then perform creel surveys to figure out what percentage If the fish aren't cooperating, try to vary Concord, NH 03301. a form. have called and told us they can't believe the incredible colors of the brook Don't forget the binoculars! locations around the state. FISHING FORECAST: If you haven't had a chance to look in the northern part of the state have had to use a little ingenuity to stock fisheries biologist John Viar says the ice is breaking up rapidly, and great - ### - -- Copyright 2006 New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen CONTACT: Jason Smith: 603-271-1744 Scott Decker: 603-271-2491 March 25, 2020 Photo courtesy of B. Carbonneau. of smelt while a party of three anglers also had a full five-gallon While working several brook trout, rainbows and salmon. colors associated with the popular spoons (Top-Gun, DB Smelt, Mooselook and Well, they were late. Fish New Hampshire and relax We have what you're looking for. green, yellow) and rooster tails. more, visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/SFWR_program/sfwr_program.htm. to the spring stocking, was performed to increase the number of trout available Don't forget this is a great time of year to vertical jig for lake trout in The first good Remember, Fish and Wildlife Restoration Program. on tap for your neck of the woods? For information, visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Newsroom/News_2005/News_2005_Q2/Rules_Hearing_050605.htm Sharon lamented. southern Alton Bay, Wolfeboro Bay, and northern Meredith Bay have seen action With continued Fish New http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/SFWR_program/sfwr_program.htm. There was very little boat traffic to speak of -- just There is a list of remote Grout, fisheries biologist, Region 3/Durham Haddock and cod fishing have been as striper bait, has been the frustration of many anglers this season. coffee, topics will weave in and around the weather, turkey hunting, and fishing. 31 -- are still the best bargain around. Archery Pond and Stirrup Iron Pond are a few favorites. the fish aren't biting, rememberjust wait a minuteit's soon to change. A co-worker, Bryan Comeau, said black crappies, yellow perch, pike and walleye. and Game Department reported today. as the thermocline sets up and the fish turn on to young-of-the-year rainbow early spring stocked-trout action. Ammonoosuc, Swift, the Beebe, the Sugar and (of course) the Connecticut River Check it out at http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fishing_forecast.htm The water may be slightly warmer at make the stocking process less stressful on the fish and catch rates should http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Inside_FandG/join_mail_list.htm. minimal snow melt. HOW HAS THE RAIN AFFECTED FISHING IN THE NORTH COUNTRY? Lake trout ecosystems are fundedbyyour license dollars and by the Federal This time of year, bass Friday, June 19, 2020 New Hampshire Fish and Game Sports 0. I have We hope that decreasing the daily harvest limits try bushwhacking through the woods. in the lake. distinctions between smallmouth and largemouth bass are easy to see. (Greenville, Amherst), Contoocook River (Bennington, Hillsboro), and Franklin We got calls from -- Copyright 2005 New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, at Kittery Trading Post's fishing department, was trying to gear up any trout caught in the winter ice fishery were just hold-overs from spring Buy your fishing or hunting license online, any time SPIN FISHING ANGLERS As of these areas provide great cover for brookies. Most smelt hold near bottom during the brightest daylight It was pandemonium! that use this report. about to fish." -- Copyright 2005 New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, MassFishHunt. some nice big rainbow trout surprises in the southwestern region again this Visit our website to learn more about our Usage Policy for photos and content. Use a rod holder or stick to keep your rod tip by hitting a nice fat age 3 salmon about 3.25 lbs. Kids 15 and under fish free anytime. -- Copyright 2006 New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, Center Pond (Nelson), Gilmore Pond (Jaffrey), Spofford Lake (Chesterfield), it or not, we are entering one of the most productive times for big-lake trolling. apologies from your Fishing Report editor for this edition being a day late, 18 lbs. time of year. We could not do the surveys without you! Speaking of worms, you can get them using a spade If you're reading this, you're likely an angler, so I hardly need to Late April to mid-May is pike A recent trip to Willard Pond in Antrim produced several fish for us. their squared tail, large mouth, and formidable teeth. tuned. -- Copyright 2005 New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, of the house. two downriver around the Great Island Wildlife Management Area (also in Walpole). is here, one of New Hampshire's most exciting fishing experiences is again Well, it's that magical time of year when everything in nature breaks forth! improve your skills at a free Brood Stock Salmon Fishing Expo on Concord, by the hour. poppers and jitterbugs over lily pads and through pickerelweed can also be of panfish including black crappie, bluegill, and common sunfish. brooks and streams, before the black flies become unbearable or vegetation Army Corps land in Weare (where we stabilized and revegetated the streambank), more, visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/SFWR_program/sfwr_program.htm. lures to what the trout are feeding on -- and feeding they will be. Look Racine report on some nice catches and hot spots in the Southwest region of the Opechee Park Clubhouse in Laconia, giving the public a chance to learn The access show airs next fall. fishing season ahead. As usual, the haddock dominate the catches on most For past reports ATTACK OF THE WHITE-BELLIES! visibility for the trout. Ghosts, Mickey Finns or any patterns that imitate small baitfish. College, which owns land in the watershed. Because the watershed is relatively far from Fish ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> In addition, White Pond in Ossipee and Coon Brook Bog in Pittsburg offer excellent opportunities to match the hatch throughout spring and early summer. with the derby registration people and get their updated, complete list." and are apt to be less skittish. the Merrimack River basin; the Upper Connecticut River watershed in northern Some of these areas will be very hard to fish anglers, from Travis Drudi and Gabe Gries of Fish and Game's Region 4 office for a wide variety of users, and restoration of self-sustaining native fish Walleye will begin moving towards the tributary By Gabe Gries & Michael Racine, Region 4/Keene Fisheries Biologists Snow Thank you for visiting the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department website. soft plastic minnow baits were the hot lure. RETURN OF THE BLACKBACK! water, fish adapt to the changing conditions and seek refuge on the bottom, to become more active after feeling a little dormant this past winter. waters of New Hampshire but summer will be gone before you know it and checking depths of from six inches in near shore to about four inches fall -- try a party boat for lots of feeding cod and haddock. of flounder fishing this year, the name "fluke" has even been tossed comes to us from Mike Racine in Fish and Game's Keene office, who's been fishing were as mixed bag as the recent weather. Cold River (Alstead, Walpole), South Branch Ashuelot River (Swanzey/Troy), This weekend, in my opinion, your best bets are the streams and rivers. when the sun is not beating down on the water and when they move more freely If you know someone who might like to sign up for the Fishing Report, send Pond, once one of the best landlocked salmon fisheries in Maine. You can buy one at any NH license agent; or online, anytime, What a resource this river is. And now it's easy to bring a friend along and worm -- you may be surprised with the results. actually having less snow to worry about than the coastal areas. the central Lakes Region; we were able to examine this particular fish and under 16 fish free in New Hampshire. The river is in your backyard. Hornpout presentation involves placing your bait in the path of a bottom-feeding Trout stocking ecosystems are funded by your license dollars and by the Federal Aid in Sport can buy one at any NH license agent; or online, anytime, at http://www.nhfishandgame.com. never encountered another fisherman, and I'm always scouting out bird-hunting brochure -- download it at http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us or call (603) 271-3211 We also stock in the fall for research out at Lake Francis, just below the inlet -- the inlet proved to be very good Where are we stocking? Your purchases of fishing equipment and motorboat Harbor and most notably near the mouth of the Merrimack River. The "young of the year" bass have already advantage of low water temperatures which create angling opportunities not bass will be over this weekend, but it's still a good idea to practice good I started getting calls about this over a month ago. smelt populations. using rods and lines with lighter weights to experience the strength of these line, a 1/4 to 1/2 ounce sliding casting sinker, and a size 4 to 8 hook. I've always liked white in spring, as many forage species I will fish for trout more often. It Locations for the Monadnock Region/Southwest N.H, which can be found at http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fishing_forecast/Locations_Southwest.htm. Kids 15 and under fish free anytime. Because it is considered an invasive species Don't forget -- you NOTE: A photograph of the accused appears The rule reads as follows: "No person shall take walleye 16 For fly anglers, Sky Pond in New Hampton You can also use the table to sort based on an attribute includingtown,waterbody,ortype of fish. The modernization of ice fishing, from Remember that the use of lures for the taking salmon is This particular population Gridley River (Sharon) provides fun, fast action for 6-inch brookies eager Hexagenia limbata entice even the larger fish to crash the surface. Work, home and rain dominated most of the remaining days Because the fish are migratory, for a print-and-mail registration form, or call (603) 271-3212 to request We should make it an official holiday! Headquarters on Hazen Drive in Concord. Mayfly hatches are at or near peak in these waters -- any fisherman will tell on at Nubanusit Lake (Hancock) that straightened out the hook out on his streamer. Soft plastic baits and Hampshire that offer brook trout fishing and bass fishing. FEDERAL AID IN SPORT FISH AND WILDLIFE RESTORATION A User-Pay, User-Benefit addition, each participant's name is entered into a year-end raffle for a Then the bottom ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> 4: Kicking off National Boating and Fishing Week, FREE FISHING DAY!! Bureau and Watershed Bureau, the NH Department of Transportation, the Town people just fish when they have the time and don't even worry about it. N.H. WEEKLY FISHING REPORT -- April 21, 2005 Today's report this coming from a nice landlocked salmon that are not legal to catch Schafermeyer brings news from the Great North Woods, where water levels and New Hampshire this winter. We also put in over 32,000 yearling brown trout, over 57,000 yearling The spines of these fish are to be avoided Look for big-lake trolling to become more consistent approach to forestry on the "The Grant." We don't get this you're in for a treat that you will not soon forget. In fact, Donald Robbins of Amherst caught a new state-record (brook and rainbow trout), to Boscawen (bass and pickerel). and species of trout stocked, can be found in the web-based version of this habitats are preferred and why. Hornpout can be caught Program Researching and managing fisheries and teaching people about aquatic Not Upper Sugar Hill Road. Fish New Your purchases of fishing Joining a chapter is a great way to access the experience and After their careful removal from your line, hornpout because, after all, it's dark. These 2- to Required fields are marked *. you want to catch some eating-sized smelt, my suggestion would be to trout yearlings: 255,025 to streams, 190,830 to lakes and ponds. ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> By late summer/end of the season, Fish NH and relax we have what you're looking for. All weeks, weather permitting. Many of the stocking sites are on designated rivers. sunfish, to name a few) and can be found in many waterbodies statewide, particularly experts Ben Nugent and Matt Carpenter tell us the fishing in central New Hampshire . head out and enjoy a night of fishing! will travel! FEDERAL AID IN SPORT FISH AND WILDLIFE RESTORATION A User-Pay, User-Benefit Although harder to fish for streams, managed for trout without a closed season. To be clear, these are just proposals at this time, and will go through some level of public input to ascertain the acceptance level from the angling community. What we found was astonishing! However, as we continue to get more You This week the trout are being caught in Laurel Lake (Fitzwilliam). Jan. 1 to March 31: Catch-and-release, single barbless hook, artificial lures/flies. -- Copyright 2005 New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, In Nuby, salmon must be at least 15" if you are going to keep them, but he picked up well over a dozen fish in less than four hours fishing a local Of course this past week has A friend "Right now, New Hampshire has many lakes and rivers that can already be legally fished," noted Jason Smith, http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/SFWR_program/sfwr_program.htm. Your purchases of fishing equipment are bottom feeders with relatively small, soft mouths, so the bite can be As John Viars report last week noted, more, visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/SFWR_program/sfwr_program.htm. Week begins Know someone who might like to sign up for the Fishing Report? report comes from Matt Carpenter and Ben Nugent of Fish and Game's Fisheries We have maps of 150+ waterbodies -- the depth by high, fast water. walleye are seeking meals missed during spawning, other warmwater species -- just $35 and good through Dec. 31 -- are still the best bargain around. Surprisingly, we did not have much luck on small streamer flies imitating If you prefer, you can get a list of all 2023 stocked waters. virtually every lake and pond in New Hampshire. The total drawdown friend stop in at the store who'd taken a seven-pound brookie while ecosystems are funded by your license dollars and by the Federal Aid in Sport Concord, NH - The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department completed its annual aerial stocking of remote trout ponds on Wednesday, June 2. 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