FISHING IN NEW HAMPSHIRE

Find a top freshwater New Hampshire fishing spot like Pawtuckaway Lake in Nottingham or, take a trip to a place such as Rye Harbor State Park to go saltwater surf fishing for striped bass.



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TOP FISHING SPOTS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE

NEWFOUND LAKE

Come for the lake trout, stay for the small-town charm in nearby Concord, N.H.

MINE FALLS PARK

The Nashua River runs along Mine Falls Park and offers good fishing and boating for families. The river is home to crappie, bluegill, and more.

PISCATAQUOG RIVER PARK

Running through Manchester, the Piscataquog River offers many boating and fishing opportunities along its shore.


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COMMON CATCHES IN NEW HAMPSHIRE



LARGEMOUTH BASS

LARGEMOUTH BASS

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The largemouth bass is the most popular freshwater game fish.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 6.5 foot medium or medium-heavy action graphite spinning rod
Reel Spinning reel
Line 8-pound test monofilament fishing line
Lure Spinnerbaits, Crankbaits, Frog & Toad Fishing Baits, Soft Plastic Baits, Topwater Fishing Baits


SMALLMOUTH BASS

SMALLMOUTH BASS

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There is no doubt that the smallmouth bass rivals the largemouth in popularity.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 6-7.5 foot rod built for light line
Reel Spinning reel
Line 8-pound test monofilament fishing line
Lure Jerkbaits, Crankbaits, Jigs, Spinnerbait, Hook and a Worm (the best)


BROWN TROUT

BROWN TROUT

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The brown trout is one of the world’s most widely distributed and highly esteemed freshwater fish.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 6-7 foot 1-3kg or heavier carbon fibre, graphite, or nano rod
Reel 1000 or 2500 size reel
Line 4-pound-test monofilament fishing line
Lure Small Hooks (No. 12), Jigs, Crankbaits, Spoons, Minnows (use a sinker as well)


bluefish

BLUEFISH

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You can sniff out bluefish by their smell, which is something like fresh cucumbers.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 7-foot, light- to medium-action spinning
Reel Matching spinning reel with quality drag
Line 15-20-pound braid; and 20-pound fluorocarbon leader
Lure Popper's; Bluefish aren't picky about lure type, just needs to create a surface disturbance. Smaller does well.


BLACK SEA BASS

BLACK SEA BASS

FIND WHERE TO CATCH

Black sea bass are hermaphrodites; most begin their lives as females and change to males.

GEAR TO USE
Rod 6’6″ to 7′ foot long fast to extra-fast action spinning rod
Reel Spinning reel
Line 20-pound fused fishing line, 30 pound fluorocarbon leader
Lure Beak Bait Hook, Hammered Diamon Jig, Bank Sinker, Artificial Scented Shrimp Soft Bait


AMERICAN SHAD

AMERICAN SHAD

FIND WHERE TO CATCH

Black sea bass are hermaphrodites; most begin their lives as females and change to males.

GEAR TO USE
Rod Long, lightweight spinning or fly rod
Reel Spinning reel
Line 5-8 pound braided line works really well, run about 10 feet of clear monofilament or fluorocarbon for a leader.
Lure Barbless Hooks, Flyes (white or yellow with red heads), Spinners, Spoons

TYPES OF FISHING IN NEW HAMPSHIRE



lakes and ponds

LAKES & PONDS

Learn about the structures in lakes and ponds. Learn where to find fish, tips and more.



streams and rivers

STREAMS & RIVERS

River & stream fishing means knowing where the water is moving, and how fish behave in it.



saltwater bay fishing

SALTWATER BAY FISHING

Reefs, hills and shallows are some the best saltwater fishing locations.

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