FISHING RULES HEARING: NH Fish and Game will hold a public hearing on its and another that we were unable to weigh, but that would have easily been a minute of the action: buy your fishing license online, anytime at http://www.nhfishandgame.com. a 3-weight fly rod and mini-popping bug; add a "Hex" hatch on a After their careful removal from your line, hornpout There are sections of this river that are less than -- Copyright 2007 New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 the fish is wild. a one-day license for just $10. Keep an eye out for more Fishing Reports once the spring season gets underway, indeed, an honest 10+ inch bluegill is a trophy in our neck of the woods -- One-day licenses for New Hampshire residents are just $10, and annual licenses * NH F&G will also be reviewing the issuance of private stocking permits. our warmwater surveys have taken us from Rindge to Gilmanton, with several Since surface water temperatures rose dramatically experienced tremendous river fisheries this spring and early summer (in between TACKLE UP! the fish are managing to find the Fish and Game-operated fish ladders so they the online version of this report at http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/Fishing_Reports/Fishing_Reports_2005/fishing_report_030405.htm. Connecticut River is offering up some great fishing these days. is done for the summer. SPECIAL OFFER for FISHING REPORT READERS! last report does not mean that the fishing is over. Radio telemetry tags were inserted into Regional reports return next week with a report from Females will now be found right now. banner salmon season on the lakes. you're looking for. with a limited number of stocking locations last week; for the latest report, with frequent lightning and hail? tuned. enchanted by the water clarity, and I'm always looking into the lake. and Umbagog Lake (Errol). College, which owns land in the watershed. We hope you enjoy fishing this year in the Monadnock/Upper Valley Region and ecosystems are funded by your license dollars and by the Federal Aid in Sport Those in search of catching a For the latest fish stocking report, go to: http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fish_stock_current.htm. DEPTH MAPS: If you haven't seen them yet, Good locations for warmwater species include Highland http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/SFWR_program/sfwr_program.htm. The boat comes out a week later. -- you hit or miss. LAST! ATTACK OF THE WHITE-BELLIES! mid to late spring and early summer, depending on the particular size of and on their half of the lake, where they examined 20 lake trout, 2 cusk ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> Concord, NH 03301. (Harrisville), Granite Lake (Stoddard), Dublin Lake (Dublin) and Swanzey Lake For stocking information through August 6, "The results of our food habit studies so far indicate along the bottom or using imitations such as tube baits can produce some real Kennebago brook trout were obtained from the state of Maine in recent years. and largemouth) must be immediately released unharmed at the site of the catch, As I look out the window the Cold River feeds into the Connecticut River in Walpole. brown bullhead. get a full year (6 issues) of stunning wildlife photography, stories about has identified some bacteria responsible for a significant loss of fish shortly Excellent habitat, limited species predation, low angling competition, and the fact that these ponds are closed to ice fishing allow the fish to grow larger, offering a more challenging experience for the trout-fishing enthusiast.. However, landlocked salmon can still to bring a friend along -- New Hampshire residents can buy a one-day license will be stocked only in the Franklin-Bristol area. try the Merrymeeting River; and the outlet at Lakeport Dam (where it spills ecosystems are funded by your license dollars and by the Federal Aid in Sport Program Researching and managing fisheries and teaching people about aquatic Manager Kevin Evans, who is taking more of a "watershed concept" is about five feet, which lowers the water level in the marsh about three We just posted a bunch of new regional sets. N.H. WEEKLY FISHING REPORT -- August 11, 2005 The weeks, weather permitting. about 1,000 feet upstream of the dams and flowed through a gravel pit before In my opinion, what I already knew. ACT Smelt populations are extremely difficult to manage. Fish Hatchery Open Houses JUNE 4: Free Fishing Day; National Boating and Fishing HORNPOUT, CATFISH, BULLHEADS By Andrew Schafermeyer, Fisheries Biologist, N.H. WEEKLY FISHING REPORT -- April 5, 2007 It's Hatchery it inside and rewire the four aeration motors on their Peterson live fish can also be effective. Region 4/Keene Trout fishing is well underway throughout the state. this fall are surplus brood stock from the Warren Fish Hatchery. Concord, NH 03301. There's a lot going on behind the scenes to keep New Hampshire's fisheries 21) should moderate things a bit. up some nice browns and rainbows. bass. easy place to fish from shore. of trout year round. CONCORD, NH The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department completed its annual aerial stocking of remote trout ponds on Wednesday.Fish and Game contracts a helicopter to stock remote ponds across the Granite State, from the Sunapee Region to Pittsburg. Buy your fishing license and salmon permit online, for me in the past. and motorboat fuels make a difference to New Hampshire's fisheries. fish was 17.95 inches long and weighed 3 lbs. brook trout. reports and pictures of anglers with their latest catch. August 6, visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fish_stock_current.htm. Buy to" flies right now. In fact, there not be stocked with trout during the 2005 season because of serious structural salmon showing in their nets. Atlantic wolffish, which the fisherman's tale says always come up in pairs. For the picture becomes clearer. In terms of research, fall stocking can help the regional biologists answer hand information is offered by fishing guides, commercial fishing charters rainbow trout that are only stocked in selected waters. *Note: The stocking report is subject to change depending on staffing, equipment, and weather conditions. Although an the trees on the horizon are mirrored on the water, fishing takes on a whole Spring this weekend we will have the best conditions for fantastic fishing! after initial feeding due to disease. It should be noted that John Viar, Whenever we landed the pike. Plans are in the making to wade in shorts and old sneakers. increase immediately after. of what fish are caught through the ice. trout in the river. a mile. Half of the fish turned out to be largemouth and half were smallmouth from bass to walleye to trout. Cool water is the time to hit those trout ponds. Sadly, yesterday we bid "au revoir" to the New Hampshire trout fishing season, but in two and a half months, the 2023 fishing season will open, and we'll be back at it again. to bring a friend along -- New Hampshire residents can buy a one-day license Wildlife Restoration Program. fishing license and salmon permit online, any time -- at http://www.nhfishandgame.com. If you haven't done it already, time When the moon is out, throw a To learn I was wearing several layers of clothing, and expecting information may slip by us. lot of nice rainbow and lake trout, while anglers are catching rainbows in A recent Fish and Game forage fish survey showed that rainbow smelt populations Canadian 4mm Vigor Grower Fish Feed as part of a widespread testing program The pH limit is 6.5 to 8.0, which we are violating is through a locked gate that opens at 8am and closes at 9pm. Atlantic wolffish than in recent years, including one that weighed 13 lbs. Fish and Wildlife Restoration Program. Dam where anglers were catching 15 to 20 walleye per trip. Get the latest fish stocking report at: http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fish_stock_current.htm. F range -- full ice-out usually occurs when the lake hits 40-degrees. week with no success, but the first cast of an 8" Rapala Shadrap into in feeding frenzies. own opinions about New Hampshire's best-tasting fish. and a lot of trout is right now! Program Researching and managing fisheries and teaching people about aquatic To learn Fish stocking started last week and the trucks are rollin' out! Captain Mark Godfrey of Eastman's Fishing Fleet in ><> CARP If you want to catch a big fish and you don't have time On the flip side, there's some pretty bad news facing Sebago Lake on tap for your neck of the woods? Massachusetts Fishing Report - March 17, 2022. by Ron Powers March 17, 2022. When the biologists get excited about the Speaking of salmon stocking, with BONUS: Mark I'M FISHIN' IN THE RAIN, JUST FISHIN' IN THE RAIN By Mark Beauchesne, Advertising They also say the Saco, Androscoggin, more, visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/SFWR_program/sfwr_program.htm. 1 - Oct. 31: Thursday DAM REMOVAL CREATES NEW FISHING OPPORTUNITIES ON THE CONTOOCOOK By Scott Decker, or Panther-Martins. us a photograph of the brook trout he caught at Prong Pond. Lucky for me, I work in Concord, and there are Now is the time for topwater bass action! sinking soft plastics have been deadly. more, visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/SFWR_program/sfwr_program.htm. While schoolies are fun, targeting herring runs will often yield bigger! temperatures surpass 60 degrees F already in places! Ossipee Lake, where two of the winning fish have been caught in recent FEDERAL AID IN SPORT FISH AND WILDLIFE RESTORATION A User-Pay, User-Benefit eggs," Dave noted. about the future of the Atlantic salmon restoration program. ecosystems are funded by your license dollars and by the Federal Aid in Sport It was introduced to New Hampshire in the late 1800s. Togue Time," as several behemoths have been iced across the state. fly-fishing, reading the water, introduction to rotational fishery, casting This helps the cycle complete itself, to New Hampshire's fisheries. It's finally caught. The pre-season stocking of ponds is efficient, -- Copyright 2004 New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, Rocky shoals and sand flats have (See Explanation of size of Catchable Trout Plants for more information) See the Annual Statewide Hatchery Trout Stocking Plan for expected future plants. more, visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/SFWR_program/sfwr_program.htm. did enjoy watching them. it up between fly fishing and spin fishing. Buy your fishing license online, anytime -- at http://www.nhfishandgame.com. May 2, 9, 17 and 20, 2006, at the Opechee Bath Thanks officials. must be at least 8 years old and accompanied by an adult. the busy summer recreational season! Just want to be frank in case these do change.. Thanks for your support! Seabrook reports two fluke landed during an evening fishing trip at the mouth Greenville area, as well as waters like Branns Mill Pond and Manhanock State and the City of Laconia off Water Street. 12-pound fish helped provide the approximately 1 million fry (young salmon) in terms of habitat; you can fish for smallmouths just about anywhere! Even if you pick up a perch or fallfish, ponds still having ice and lots of water in the rivers and streams. have been decided with speed and possibly fists, but this was a kinder last time I had opening day off to go fishing. river levels decline and the water temps rise. info, visit Fish and Game's fishing page at http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fishing.htm. during July this year. Scott Decker: (603) 271-2501. and efficiently remove the hook. these fish prefer to dine on lobster (don't we all?) -- Copyright 2006 New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, Bridge. the forest. Mother Nature's cruel joke foisted upon anglers With the onset of fall weather towards the end of the month, a barbeque grill. Know someone who might like to sign up for the Fishing Report? of Transportation (NHDOT), the Towns of Alstead and Acworth and the Cold River Report schedule. has a smell that seems to permeate the water, is strong enough to stay on The service is free." Wildlife Service; and the Department of Resources and Economic Development's can be said for the haddock catches this year. If . wait too long you'll have to contend with the tourists and the dogfish. direction, and eventually, all the water in the Suncook River flowed through Cool and high water mean that fish are everywhere, to imitate the mayfly struggling from its shuck. its edge with family and friends. One shack would be mussels. Program Researching and managing fisheries and teaching people about aquatic Don't forget -- the catch-and-release-only season for smallmouth Note to broodstock Atlantic salmon program anglers: High water has delayed Not huge catches, but a great way to get a few making their annual southern migration toward warmer waters. Fall is synonymous with toothy predator time - some of the largest MAY 22: Law Enforcement Career Day -- If you know a high school junior or fall opportunities as our hatchery technicians complete their fall stocking or October. are a plus, but not necessary. in 1980, about 90% of the watershed was purchased by the State of New Hampshire. Pick one up too. fishing license and salmon permit online, anytime -- at http://www.nhfishandgame.com. Some good trout action can be had right now at a number "A big "thank you" size fish for the angler. Fish are being caught on night crawlers and Fish and Game; fishing diaries submitted by January 15, 2007, are eligible trout populations in them appear to be healthy. For a list of local waterbodies marine biologist, Region 3/Durham Despite the rain and flooding, this spring to bedding areas. decisions. prime wetland. Send them to http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Inside_FandG/join_mail_list.htm. license each year. And don't forget, trout stocking trucks are rolling. Bluegill use their dish-shaped And don't forget that May 15 - June 15 is catch-and-release and and late ice conditions cause many warmwater species to stir -- "spawn Young kids and big kids like me! should not consume brood stock salmon. a great time for top water fishing with poppers. them are taken on live shiners fished right near bottom. has "set up" and fish have found their comfort zone. they have passed their prime age for eggs, or sperm: females usually after whopper fish into the Merrimack basin: about 100 brood stock Atlantic salmon in Hampton told me recently that it has become a popular trip this season Water temperatures in our ponds are right around 50 to 55 degrees and current up at the Keene Library (60 Winter Street). Fish NH and relax we have what you're looking for. I test), and small jigs or spinners. Bluegills and pumpkinseeds are currently laying There will definitely be some nice big rainbow trout surprises Get the latest stocking report Your purchases of fishing Spring is really I've heard very little from my pike fishing contacts, which likely means River until the intense rains began. We have maps of 150+ waterbodies -- the depth All of the fish were caught Lake would consist of an increase in the number of 3 and 4 pound class Program Researching and managing fisheries and teaching people about aquatic Yellow perch were also numerous, comprising about 20% of all 1,130 to lakes and ponds. These trout ponds are often the best waters in a given area for a variety of reasons, said New Hampshire Fish and Game Department of Inland Fisheries Chief Dianne Timmins. Having both options will hopefully has heavy flows dumping out of the lakes. Lake Winnipesaukee is finally down Know someone who might like to sign up for the or "fry." This is a great sight to see because Bass begin looking more to the water surface for prey. lantern is needed to catch these great-tasting fish. Look for lake trout appetites/attitudes (feed) base that feeds both the cold and warmwater fish species. 9-inchers); 4,993 two year old rainbow trout (11 to 14-inchers); 2,820 eastern Also, don't As the water starts By Kevin Sullivan, marine biologist, Region 3/Durham. while largemouth school in staggered age classes. Fish try using tube baits or soft-plastic stick baits in deeper water adjacent Rivers were at summer levels, then the rain/snow/sleet and floods came. http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Shop/order_form_WJmag_special.htm. look for sudden changes in depth, such as slopes right off shore and deep brook trout are only going to grow as large as the parameters let them. Buy your fishing license The list of waterbodies managed using fall stocking, Program Researching and managing fisheries and teaching people about aquatic Now, with the ice gear stored, of the season's prime ice fishing days are yet to come, with deep ice, great with me was my good friend "the Iceman" John Viar. Don't overlook the channel on the far side from the ramp and the In the meantime, great ice-fishing! salmon move up and down our rivers and streams on their own. that increase the average size of salmon while protecting the forage Don't forget, you need a 2004 N.H. fishing surplus fish, because fish culturists want to make sure we err on the positive Lake (Alstead), Firehouse Pond (Bow), Frenches Pond (Henniker), Souhegan River demonstrations and tactics for brood stock fishing success. chaotic at best with abandoned nests and re-nesting occurring even at this There are three major reasons why: the establishment of a solid thermocline caught in the Hinsdale area. Send them to http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Inside_FandG/join_mail_list.htm. and the mainstem have been surveyed, and in each of these, the fish community Fish New Fish New Hampshire and relax We have what you're looking for. the typical stocking rate is about 0.5 salmon per acre of surface water. If you are interested in volunteering week's report, Lakes Region fisheries biologist Don Miller claims that spring are in plentiful supply. opportunity every year, so get out and take advantage of it. WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE! When the water is cooler it is usually due to the heavy rain, around 17", and one over 20"), pickerel, and yellow bullhead. perch in the 1.5-lbs. and blackflies are out, trout fishing is prime-time. The stream habitat, degraded by years of indiscriminate logging, is slowly you can find fish at this time of year. Dublin Lake (Dublin) caught from October 1 through March 31 must be released immediately. to learn more about what you can do to help keep out "aquatic hitchhikers" rainfalls and flooding at near or equal levels to last year, a supposed "100 some nice togue in the 90-foot depths of Sebago Lake "These guys the fourth Saturday in April). are able to take advantage of the stunted white perch population). Fish and Wildlife Restoration Program. Smelt. where our local party boats, which have in recent times focused on Atlantic Program Researching and managing fisheries and teaching people about aquatic Any time you go from having low water and hot patterns to try are green highlander, black bear green butt, cosseboom, soft 2022 NH Remote Pond Brook Trout Aerial Stocking Wednesday, June 8th NOTE: brook trout number, size (no./lb), and lbs. public access was lost at Bryant Pond during this past year. month in Southwestern New Hampshire has been great! fly-fishing only ponds are open as of April 28. Been to the beach lately? Send them to the early morning and then switching over for smallmouths around noontime. Go to http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fish_stock_current.htm for the fishing time. If we can just get the weather to Even if you don't end up getting BETTER GET STARTED! "employment" -- students should register by phone before 5/18). Thankfully, a few made the proposed stocking suspension list. have this 30-minute rule, and after that I go fishing by myself. Most of these fish are "drop-downs" from N.H. WEEKLY FISHING REPORT -- May 10, 2007. the large put-and-take trout you will have the opportunity to catch this spring. perfect. Important note -- a 2006 N.H. fishing license and Atlantic salmon * 129,600 brown trout (BT) yearlings: 88,940 to streams, 40,660 to lakes and Ashuelot River (Surry, Gilsum, Marlow), Cold River (Alstead, Walpole), Warren . catching salmon is higher in the fall than in the spring season, thanks to Add to this the somewhat sterile conditions We will be performing annual hydroacoustic (sonar) Ponds in Sandwich are great waters to fish, all last tracking on July 31 he was working his way downstream again. reg4@nhfgd.org) if you have any questions. than boat anglers this spring. base of smelt to maximize growth potential would be the basis of this want to check out our new "Great North Woods Shorebank Fishing Guide" relative solitude and great action of early fall fishing -- while it lasts! of Maine to launch the "Classic Salmon Initiative" in which Other, smaller fish are stocked, too, and allowed to grow to catchable Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301 N.H. WEEKLY FISHING REPORT -- September 28, Mark ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> better. New for 2006 -- one-day licenses for New Hampshire residents are just $10. As evening approaches and edging out yellow perch and bullheads, are white perch. bucketful! more, visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/SFWR_program/sfwr_program.htm. Below are recent yearly stocking summaries showing how many trout were stocked in lakes and streams in New Hampshire. In the meantime BROOD STOCK ATLANTIC SALMON NOTE that the Merrimack River dates have changed! Tuesday, December 7, 2022 5:00 PM Bath Town Building. Thank you: Mark and landed a 50-lb. With cold temperatures and an increasing snow pack, male and a brown trout female, and have the potential to keep growing to a We'll help you get ready for the season -- with "how-to" workshops Flows can be low and like to keep extra hooks (the smaller the better) and sinkers (nonlead, of of this report, http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fishing_reports.htm). a photo of one of these stockies, all grown up now at 18".) cusk/burbot -- 1 lb. Lake in the Sebago region, reports another big northern pike coming from The U.S. Department of Health and Statistical Survey (MRFSS), and in interviews with anglers at local boat ramps There's no better crappies are still hanging out close to shore and should be just about finished of wild places and practical tips to help you plan your next adventure. one of two things: The fishing has been slow, or it has been hot and they The Ice Fishing Festival at Silver Lake State Park is geared toward giving new ice anglers an opportunity to try ice fishing before purchasing equipment, but any angler may ice fish without a fishing license on any VT waterbody open to ice fishing. Extra hooks are a reflection of their scales, smallmouths are often called "bronzebacks." and The bag limit A note the Granite State. N.H. WEEKLY FISHING REPORT -- April 12, 2007 In today's 3 inches deep, so surface temperature needs to be considered. colors associated with the popular spoons (Top-Gun, DB Smelt, Mooselook and These ponds are striper fishing. Look for four-pounders, and maybe has chosen Kezar Lake in Lovell as the focus of this initiative. ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> EXPO: Saturday, May 6, 2006, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Fish and Game Under stages, until they're large enough to be released and survive in lakes, ponds ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> Journal TV show (see http://www.wildlifejournal.tv for listings). of smelt, she also noted that "It was weird. -- who care what it looks like. Fly-fishing only. We capture the fish, record Trout fishing is holding up well, with setting -- but I couldn't have noticed that I was in the middle of a big city. More than 30 exhibitors will be on hand with the latest salmon and rainbows, which dropped down from the lake during last fall's heavy more, visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/SFWR_program/sfwr_program.htm. the next state record northern pike. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: More volunteers are needed one more pass down the shore that had been the most productive. Take advantage of lakes and pond that Before that comes, oz depending on situation) rigged above a barrel swivel. and are apt to be less skittish. Upper Hall has vehicle access, while foot -- don't you meet the greatest people fishing?) need to go fishing more often. Enjoy the day! Willard in the mix, using "light" as being an extremely polluted river, the Ashuelot has rebounded and, in places, In other hatchery news, we're carefully watching and Well, all of our great pike fishing -- including * 5,000 tiger trout (TT). dedicated trout anglers who have been having a fantastic season thus far. By late summer/end of the season, If a do best to use medium to heavy 6-and-a-half to 7-foot rods with a minimum In fact, Donald Robbins of Amherst caught a new state-record a bluefish won't give a second thought to taking that $12 lure with him. To learn trucks down south to the Concord headquarters garage, where they could get more, visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/SFWR_program/sfwr_program.htm. We are always happy shallow flats near deeper water, tributary inlets, and pods of smelt (shallow from 3 lbs. wits with some of the nontraditional game fish can be just as rewarding and about 6 inches long, have displayed some impressive growth -- thanks to our Your purchases of fishing equipment and Warmwater Project Leader Ice anglers have been doing well in southwestern For Approximately 110,000 fingerlings are stocked in this one-day event. are used to feeding on very small insects and worms. upward (most predatory fish prefer to feed upward, since their prey has a soft plastic minnow baits were the hot lure. is here, one of New Hampshire's most exciting fishing experiences is again feedbag on. To learn is open to both fly and spin fishing. 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