Fishing in NH
Fishing in New Hampshire? You've come to the right place - we've got a huge variety of fishing opportunities and waterbodies all around the state. Check it out!
Getting Started Fishing
Fishing Tournaments (lists of tournaments, guidelines, etc.)
- Bass tournament anglers fishing Big or Little Squam Lake, Ossipee Lake, Wentworth Lake, or Crescent Lake (Wolfeboro), click here for important information.
Fishing Report (weekly, in season)
Fish stocking (weekly, in season)
Depth maps for selected NH lakes and ponds
Boating and fishing public access sites
Suggested Fishing Locations (by species):
- Lakes/Central Region
- Southeast NH/Merrimack Valley
- Monadnock Region/Southwest N.H.
- Great North Woods
Fishing publications
Boating in NH
How to fish
Fish Species - for N.H. warm and cold waters
Take the Salmon Anglers' Pledge!
Let's Go Fishing program - Free classes for adults and youth. School programs available.
Take Me Fishing - fishing, boating and conservation info
Landlocked salmon - tackle tips
"Alabama rig" - restricted use in N.H. fresh waters
Stream flow map - selected sites (from Fly Fishing in NH; data from USGS and dam operators)
Fisheries management
Fisheries management in New Hampshire
- Warmwater fisheries
- Coldwater fisheries
- Large lake fisheries
- Hatchery program
- Fish habitat program
- Fish conservation program
Rules and regulations
Other fishing resources
Fishing Seasons- species and dates in brief
Becoming a licensed N.H. fishing guide
Angler's Guide to Landowner Relations
Baitfish species and import rules
Saltwater Fishing - Recreational and Commercial
I saw a "grubby" fish. What's going on?
Commercial Fish Hatcheries in NH
anglersurvey.com - Take a quick online survey from our partners at Southwick Associates and enter to win a $100 gift certificate
Need-to-know fish info!
Salmon and Brown Trout: Know the Difference!
Anglers' guide to landowner relations
Aquatic Nuisance Species in New Hampshire
Keep Getting The Lead Out! Protecting New Hampshire's Loons
The Nonlead Tackle Advantage - Tackle tips to keep toxic lead out of the water
Is it safe to eat the fish? - Current fish consumption guidelines for:
The Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Program - Your purchase of angling equipment supports fisheries management and restoration.
