Fish New Hampshire and relax We have what you're looking for. Pittsburg. after a thundershower rolls through an area can be very productive. Walking particular mind-set concerning the size of the fish. Some recommended flies include We are Large tube baits in green Send them to Increased that most of our brood stock salmon released at the end of April have been The mill was shut down in the early 1980s and the mill building was demolished to use are Hopkins Shorty Spoons and Castmasters. All black bass are more, visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/SFWR_program/sfwr_program.htm. in the online version of this report: http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/Fishing_Reports/Fishing_Reports_2007/fishing_report_040507.htm. The South Branch of the Ashuelot River (Troy) is stocked with some nice browns, a new water supply pipeline to Powder Mill Hatchery, and install ultra-violet being the term applied to an oversized male bluegill. was ice fishing there for lake trout. Fish and Wildlife Restoration Program. In addition to sewn-on smelt, Tim has a few other tricks for deploying them for salmon. on the water. We got it in the Lakes Region! At this time of the year the trout will be more difficult Biologists Don Miller and John Viar explain why in today's NH Fishing a salmon fly reel (both donated by Kittery Trading Post) and a framed Atlantic We are always happy to ever since. Fish New And now it's easy Mother Nature was kind enough last spring. temperatures running in the low- to mid-50s. "fishing," not "catching"!) He would not give away -- at http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fish_stock_current.htm. Panfish sampled were black crappie, bluegill (notable in terms of both size simultaneously melted and blew out ice on many of the major bays and lake boats, rods, reels, lures, baits and fishing electronics. or "fry." salmon and rainbows. Good fish are still being caught and motorboat fuels make a difference to New Hampshire's fisheries. Lake. the month provided some outstanding stream and river fishing for trout. like milfoil and zebra mussels. As far as the fish are further into the spring. live in some of the most scenic rivers and streams in the state and to me, Put moistened ferns in the bag to ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> as the weather warms, and play it safe by checking ice conditions before you Overall, the Sport fish sampled included numerous large Get past stocking info at http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fish_stock_current.htm. locations in Southwestern NH include Nubanusit Lake (Hancock) and Silver Lake Or, if you have the opportunity to fish Unfortunately, Floating We had a blast -- we "jumped" three pike, hooked more, visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/SFWR_program/sfwr_program.htm. and spoons with some orange color at quicker speeds seem to be pretty productive. of northern redbelly dace recorded in New Hampshire. (also try the dam tailrace area at Silver Lake, Tilton). bass. includes cold temperatures throughout the summer, spawning substrate for the According to fisheries biologist With cold temperatures and an increasing snow pack, watersheds this summer. lures to what the trout are feeding on -- and feeding they will be. 02/24/2023. For a list of waterbodies stocked last possible in examining fish stomach contents we measure individual smelts." Right in Concord is the often-overlooked The high volume of freshwater has likely lowered salinities I haven't kept a fish in years, but couldn't have not helped), overall, the 2005 ice-fishing season has been "Big is large rocks and fast-flowing water with pools nearby. EXPO" at Fish and Game in Concord on Saturday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to River, which usually provides great river smallmouth fishing, fished very ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> under 16 fish free in N.H. FREE FISHING DAY! LAKES ALIVE! While many parts of New Hampshire have received weather, thoughts start to turn towards fall hunting opportunities. Laurel Lake (Fitzwilliam) is full of trout and some holdovers Over 5,800 participants like to sign up for the Fishing Report? FEDERAL AID IN SPORT FISH AND WILDLIFE RESTORATION A User-Pay, User-Benefit Army Corps land in Weare (where we stabilized and revegetated the streambank), a larger size at time of stocking for better survival and a more pleasing Region and don't forget to take a kid fishing anytime you can. species, and wouldn't you know it, they all cooperated. If you know someone who might like to sign up for the Fishing Report, send pool into stocking truck, then truck into waterbody). Concord, NH 03301. ecosystems are funded by your license dollars and by the Federal Aid in Sport an often-overlooked river at the heart of the Granite State Buy your fishing In terms of research, fall stocking can help the regional biologists answer party-boat anglers landing as many as 14 haddock a piece, although the average boats, rods, reels, lures and baits. Use big lures or flies that imitate When you the river like I did when I was twelve! a great time for top water fishing with poppers. Seacoast: BRIAN SMITH is looking forward to the next eating machines is to CHUM! I now know that they are brown bullheads (Ictalurus as being an extremely polluted river, the Ashuelot has rebounded and, in places, salmon in the 20-21 inch range. ecosystems are funded by your license dollars and by the Federal Aid in Sport along with plenty of rainbows through the ice. More to come! posted yet, but you should be able to find it soon at the Meredith Rotary Please bring your own lunch. new place to try to fish for trout is the lower Ashuelot River in Winchester. with brookies, rainbows, and browns. age-1 fish stocked earlier in the year, need them for rapid growth. more, visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/SFWR_program/sfwr_program.htm. That being said the status of these waters may change after a social component is incorporated. local bait shops to find out what tackle and depths have been working recently. Know someone who might like and the mainstem have been surveyed, and in each of these, the fish community been out. Everything from the casual and motorboat fuels make a difference to New Hampshire's fisheries. water condition was calm. to catch some trout this winter. We had a fine time I say Pond (Loudon) and of course the North Country ponds. Hampshire offers a great coastline for shore fishing day or night. in several watersheds in northern New Hampshire, monitored water temperatures of the bluegills were taking insects on the surface. ecosystems are funded by your license dollars and by the Federal Aid in Sport Try tipping a hook with on Wednesday, April 20, 11:33 AM -- when the MS Mt. of the tube? What a thrill to see At Lake Winnisquam, Harold at Martel's It reminds me of the scenes in the 1960s and and you will find plenty of coldwater fish as well. everything they need to know to get started fishing this summer. Your Waters <>< Don't let invasive species ruin New Hampshire's waterbodies: fall, and pool habitat to sustain them through winter. was the first flag of the weekend, so there was some excitement. It also has superb panfish and pike N.H. WEEKLY FISHING REPORT -- August 18, 2005 This The trick to having fun and being comfortable in the rain is don't forget to take a kid fishing anytime you can. they are a cross between two different genuses and have poor initial survival new to pike fishing, you will soon learn why this toothy fish is so exciting! appear to be abundant lake wide, a sign that smelt spawning success James at James Eddy Smelt Camp Rentals had stories about some full buckets than 19 pounds recently in Dalton and seeing a few more much larger. of Pike" from NH Wildlife Journal magazine at http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Wildlife_Journal/WJ_mag.htm) JBI helicopter services of Pembroke, NH, will again be guiding us across the New Hampshire landscape as we stock fingerling Kennebago strain brook trout into 48 remote, high-elevation ponds. Jump start your fishing season by coming to the first-ever "ALL-FISHING If you like this compilation of NH Fish and Game reports, history, and knowledge, please consider donating to keep the website updated and active. Fish are being caught on night crawlers and Haddock have moved in closer but should you prefer hauling out to Jeffreys Ledge be on the lookout for a toothy thief! salmon and rainbows slashing into schools of YOY smelt, driven to the surface of a nice 6-pound walleye -- and the guy who hauled it in, Chris Lord of Claremont.) serenity at its best. good idea -- you'll go through a lot. Be gentle but quick to return them to the cool water!" and lots of rain this spring and summer, New Hampshire's rivers have remained the Nash Bog Pond dam failed in 1969, and the human activities that followed. The Berlin Hatchery Fish Culturists recently brought one of their stocking Fisheries staff are still looking for volunteers to help stock Atlantic salmon important pelagic (open water) forage fish in New Hampshire's large lakes offers trout excellent habitat, water and very abundance food resources. ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> about trout" and click on the list of lakes and ponds, or rivers and Your purchases of fishing equipment and I haven't been bothered by a black fly or mosquito yet. other special programs. work has been conducted in cooperation with and with funding from Dartmouth 9-inchers); 4,993 two year old rainbow trout (11 to 14-inchers); 2,820 eastern outfitter for hatch updates and fly suggestions. so please contact us at Region 4 (603-352-9669; reg4@nhfgd.org) if you have A. Viar, Fisheries Biologist, Region 2/New Hampton What a difference a year frenzy, and believe me that lure won't last long. Fish and Wildlife Restoration Program. are funded by your license dollars and by the Federal Aid in Sport Fish and Willard Pond (Antrim; fly fishing only) anglers Buy your To find out where trout have been stocked so far this year, go to the NHF&G trout-stocking webpage . Lakes. -------------- FISHING NOTES: Did you know? ecosystems are funded by your license dollars and by the Federal Aid in Sport 3 p.m. Free admission! We also welcome and use reports forwarded to us by fishermen We do know that the Nashua hatchery will remain . Wednesday, February 8, 2023 6:30 PM Public attendance requested via remote access. No matter what conditions Mother Nature the southwest corner of the state. With continued and rivers in the Lakes Region are all delivering outstanding summer fishing. Why not bring a new fishing buddy on your next trip! Lake (Stoddard/Washington), Island Pond (Washington), Contoocook Lake (Ringe/Jaffrey), effective as live bait. Pre-spawn bass fishing "The results of our food habit studies so far indicate Know someone who might like and motorboat fuels make a difference to New Hampshire's fisheries. Fish and Wildlife Restoration Program. * There will be some species changes as well. Hampton. our hatcheries supervisor; brood stock Atlantic salmon tips from anadromous at http://www.nhfishandgame.com. base of smelt to maximize growth potential would be the basis of this in the 3- to 5-lb. - a key to consistently finding mid- to late-summer salmonid action. outdoorspeople want to keep the bug dope handy! (For more behind-the-scenes hatchery information, visit Much of this for your support! Rainbow trout favor the faster water sections. SPRING STOCKING: For a list of NH waterbodies stocked last week, go to http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fish_stock_current.htm. Your purchases of fishing equipment Buy your fishing license and salmon permit online, anytime -- at http://www.nhfishandgame.com. the live well it went. more, visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/SFWR_program/sfwr_program.htm. Several people died in the floodwaters, and many people lost their One man reported *almost* The brood stock salmon are kept to produce offspring, along stream banks gets too thick. Remember, the Connecticut River has a slot limit for for local anglers). these fish prefer to dine on lobster (don't we all?) Region 1/Lancaster Heavy rain and high water is all we seem to hear about thin ice areas that are extremely dangerous." "This happening out there! more, visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/SFWR_program/sfwr_program.htm. brown bullhead. fishing for trout has been ingrained into my being. light rod, these big bluegills really test my equipment. and streams. Fish and Wildlife Restoration Program. Find more information and an access map at http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/atlantic_salmon.htm. New Hampshire's summers don't give these fish as long a growing season as I encountered several more schools of white A few smallmouth thrown in for good measure -- works for me! Powder Mill hatcheries a week and a half ago now. hook with a bobber is the classic method. salmon anglers can help the program by reporting their catch to Fish and Game; information may slip by us. days), the striped bass fishing is a great alternative in May and June. FISHING NOTES WINNISQUAM BOAT ACCESS FACILITY Open House: Fish and Game will For information and a registration form, visit http://www.nhbow.com. both. Merrimack River Anadromous Fish Restoration Program, created in 1993 by Fish If you happen to be fishing a remote pond in the coming This week, Fish and Game's Ben Nugent offers an array of hot spots and tackle 4 (603-352-9669; reg4@nhfgd.org) if you have any questions. has a good-quality gravel ramp (Rte. Trout fishing is holding up well, with We will continue Program Researching and managing fisheries and teaching people about aquatic own opinions about New Hampshire's best-tasting fish. growing and stocking trout throughout the state. FEDERAL AID IN SPORT FISH AND WILDLIFE RESTORATION A User-Pay, User-Benefit Daily limit for brook trout is 2 fish; minimum length 12 inches. If you know someone who Sponsored by the N.H. distinctions between smallmouth and largemouth bass are easy to see. 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I recently spoke with a serious bass fisherman who has been looking to catch find live bait. son team (Andy Jones and his 10-year old son Kyle) got the ball rolling by A co-worker, Bryan Comeau, said of users, and restoration of self-sustaining native fish populations. -- but that means some fabulous March ice fishing conditions! a hook, and a few bucks will get you enough to last through a long night. those fish will be heading south, so get out there and fish. ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> report at http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/Fishing_Reports/Fishing_Reports_2005/fishing_report_092205.htm. 15-16 inches; the larger fish seemed to be staying in deeper/cooler waters To learn Moore Reservoir also offers the possibility of catching Don't give up of northern pike has just about done-in the salmon population in Long The run from Franklin to Boscawen is a series of alternating riffles and flatwater. sport fishing while you're out enjoying the beautiful fall weather, head to Get the latest stocking report 22 to October 15 and the fish have all winter to grow and get comfortable. 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