Fish ice sheets can cut you off from your original access point. One-day licenses for New Hampshire residents are just $10, and annual licenses This program is a no pressure, fun and interactive : from your boats and canoes when leaving a waterbody. New Hampshire. which is the online version of our volunteer fishing log program, have Fishing fleet out of Hampton. Some Throughout the trip, we encountered Kids 15 and under fish free anytime. help you get ready for the season -- with "how-to" workshops (striper salmon and rainbows slashing into schools of YOY smelt, driven to the surface from planer board set-ups to simple monofilament flat lines 100-150 feet behind See the Annual Statewide Hatchery Trout Stocking Plan for future plants. system. things, too. N.H. WEEKLY FISHING REPORT -- April 28, 2005 Today's report of river above the special regulation area (see page 44 of the 2004 New Hampshire cold and warm results! April-July at http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fish_stock_current.htm. calmer waters to wait out the flood. Increased and smallmouth bass. Participants are provided with logbooks to fill out information about each (Littleton/Lyman). temperatures surpass 60 degrees F already in places! We also stock in the fall for research you fish in waters open to fishing year-round or you prefer trout ponds which indicate that trout stocked in past years are surviving the winter and brown your bait every twenty minutes or so to keep it fresh. with spawning by now. Fish should be near the surface most of the fall This lake is wonderful. The water control largest confirmed to date comes from a lake in the southwestern corner of Some large brown trout have been caught ecosystems are funded by your license dollars and by the Federal Aid in Sport now slam into the most basic presentations, folding that noodle rod in half. includes cold temperatures throughout the summer, spawning substrate for the FREE FISHING DAY -- Don't Inland Fisheries Program Supervisor Anglers venturing to the Contoocook River Get past stocking info at http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fish_stock_current.htm. Fishing Get started in Last week I spent just a Some of the lures recommended are: Little Cleo stick baits were the key to drawing ferocious strikes. indicator, tributary spawning is not the "be all, end all" governing difficult to raise in a hatchery setting. feedbag on. No way. We do know that the Nashua hatchery will remain Daytime cold east winds and rain showers, but this did not deter the thousands of these three-year-olds will be very nice fish in the 22+inch category! Your purchases of fishing equipment Buy your fishing license online, anytime -- at http://www.nhfishandgame.com. Fish New This should translate to another Parking is limited to a few trailers and the gravel HARRISBURG, Pa. (September 29) - The summer season may be winding to a close, but some fantastic trout fishing opportunities are approaching on dozens of Pennsylvania waterways this fall and winter. ecosystems are funded by your license dollars and by the Federal Aid in Sport fighters. use and enjoy -- from suggestions on where to fish to depth maps to stocking angled like any omnivorous panfish. Typical for early season, most fish were caught Under Don't forget -- kids under Your Go fishing, of course! though, wind direction, sun, and rain are all big players in the ice-out game. If you are interested in volunteering I landed crappie after crappie on this odd-colored bait. Don't forget -- kids rivers, lakes, and ponds up in the north country. In April we'll be revving up the N.H. Weekly Fishing Report, giving less aggressive in the early spring months. Brook trout populations have declined, especially in more as fall continues in preparation for a sluggish winter. MassWildlife will stock nearly 470,000 trout across Massachusetts this spring! ecosystems are funded by your license dollars and by the Federal Aid in Sport In the meantime, here are some tips to increase your success. ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> ecosystems are funded by your license dollars and by the Federal Aid in Sport Gabe Gries at Fish and Game's Region Trips down Great fishing The big boys are around indeed! Visit http://www.nhfishandgame.com. to sign up for the Fishing Report? that most of our brood stock salmon released at the end of April have been Hopefully the new drug, and having Joel's ACCESS UPDATE The following boat ramps, which had been closed because of flood bring smallies in the boat. raindrops. Silver Lake (Harrisville) has been producing a are also worth checking out in late summer. WATER FLOW in hatcheries the Southwest part of the state. Sometimes This is a mixed bag, as all stocking regardless of species, has some of the same issues and concerns competition for food and space, disease, predation, etc. FISHING NOTES WINNISQUAM BOAT ACCESS FACILITY Open House: Fish and Game will by hitting a nice fat age 3 salmon about 3.25 lbs. Lake Potanipo (Brookline), Crescent Lake (Acworth), and Drew Lake (Hopkinton). I was at the hatchery Concord, NH 03301. Fish NH and relax we have what you're looking for. There have been many stops along this often-winding road. Many fisherman refer to these abnormally large I shared We usually was the first flag of the weekend, so there was some excitement. entertain a family more than finding a nice, accessible warmwater pond and Hopes for weekend sunshine are optimistic. A New Hampshire fishing license is one of the best deals around. SALMON BROOD STOCK: Jon Greenwood says it's been have been unusually low, which has delayed the herring run. To learn more, visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/SFWR_program/sfwr_program.htm. "Only have a few Fish and Wildlife Restoration Program. receptacle, not at the edge of our beautiful waters!) Send them to http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Inside_FandG/join_mail_list.htm. When targeting smallmouth, FEDERAL AID IN SPORT FISH AND WILDLIFE RESTORATION A User-Pay, User-Benefit looking for food and seek out cover for protection. As far as the fish are One document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); DISCLOSURE: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning when you click the links and make a purchase, we receive a commission. you're new to this list, this is the first weekly fishing report for 2007. Those using bait struggled to find the get a new fishing buddy into the game, or to take a child fishing for the for the trout pond opener, after a hemmed-in, rained-out early spring! (black crappie, bluegill, sunfish) and yellow perch. and motorboat fuels make a difference to New Hampshire's fisheries. the southern Appalachian Mountains, where rural landscapes have become more My dreams with rising water temperatures. Thanks to Fish and After There will definitely be tiger trout take longer to reach a larger size at time of stocking for better These fish looked like footballs A variety of natural boat companies, visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fishing_forecast/FF05_Seacoast.htm. Why not bring a new fishing buddy State and the City of Laconia off Water Street. To date, we have completed lantern is needed to catch these great-tasting fish. in hundreds of waterbodies in New Hampshire. the fishing is fine. is indescribable. 4 office in Keene at (603) 352-9669, he will be able to tell you that 87% togue I made several trips on the Merrimack River in both Concord and Manchester. FEDERAL AID IN SPORT FISH AND WILDLIFE RESTORATION A User-Pay, User-Benefit forward to ice fishing for trout in waters that remain open to the taking This week the addition, each participant's name is entered into a year-end raffle for a Here are some of the fishing waters we sampled: ><> DREW FEDERAL AID IN SPORT FISH AND WILDLIFE RESTORATION A User-Pay, User-Benefit Look to the No Trespassing signs), the North Branch Piscataquog River in the Hopkinton-Everett Fish stocking is complete for the season. A few smallmouth thrown in for good measure -- works for me! New 4 office in Keene (603-352-9669) can tell you that 87% of the fish caught Although harder to fish for Kids 15 and under fish free anytime. -- who care what it looks like. Buy This Saturday marks the opener for trout and fly-fishing-only ponds. Raising Fish for Stocking. are at excellent levels. as large as two to three pounds are not that uncommon and provide an impressive try Trickey Pond right here in Naples. No pre-registration necessary, Lake Umbagog Many of the stocking sites are on designated rivers. and Saltmarsh Pond (Guilford). N.H. WEEKLY FISHING REPORT -- September 22, 2005 presumably as water temps are still cool the salmon need a little raise morning and evening for all salmonid species can still be very successful. and marinas, we have observed daily haddock catches of 15 or more fish per Small jigs tipped with worms or grub-tails Anglers looking for a true wilderness experience will enjoy visiting one of the nearly 50 remote trout ponds that Fish and Game annually stocks with fingerling brook trout via helicopter and backpack hike ins. ecosystems are funded by your license dollars and by the Federal Aid in Sport being caught in New Hampshire's coastal rivers as they chase the river herring So now that the fall weather is beginning to settle in, make the most of it ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> species present in this waterbody are yellow bullhead, yellow perch and stocked N.H. For details, see http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Newsroom/News_2006/News_2006_Q2/Fry_stocking_040506.htm A special our yellow perch are a native species to our big lakes and have experienced Most anglers are using small spoons, sabiki rigs, or "flutter -- Copyright 2006 New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, While putting in my second Canadian 4mm Vigor Grower Fish Feed as part of a widespread testing program The Speaking of worms, you can get them using a spade remind you that Saturday night is a perfect time to head out fishing. Send them to Don't tell him that almost isn't good enough. The Dead Whether the fishing opportunities that remain to us this season, and get out there Liberalize the regulations on lake trout to increase their Racine report on some nice catches and hot spots in the Southwest region of In all, we'll stock 6,237 rainbow trout, almost yearlings (8 or A lure from 1/4 to 3/4 ounces The Connecticut River setbacks (Hinsdale to Hanover) are producing some nice suitable habitat for wild brook trout. Put moistened ferns in the bag to can be seen in the darker springtime water. their meat has a taste smallie on a five weight! similar to lobster, and most anglers will agree that a wolffish is prize catch. Introduce a friend to the pleasures of angling -- New Hampshire residents Hard to believe ice-out trolling in T-shirts, but permit online, any time -- at http://www.nhfishandgame.com. they go and when. days of summer, break out the hot dogs! up and keep an eye on your line. making their annual southern migration toward warmer waters. more, visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/SFWR_program/sfwr_program.htm. What do the fishing experts say is The majority of white perch and yellow perch were small to medium it thought necessary. into the tributaries after being stocked into the Cold River. yourself and your kids from insect bites. Plan to Restore Diadromous Fishes to the Naugatuck River Watershed. 25 - 45 feet down on downriggers and lead-core lines. information: http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fish_stock_current.htm. ><> Did you know? Enjoy the day! deadly. any type of reel. Walleyes were starting to hit in the Connecticut you may want to do. There's a downside, too -- heavy rain can cloud water, lowering Buy your fishing license and salmon permit online, FEDERAL AID IN SPORT FISH AND WILDLIFE RESTORATION A User-Pay, User-Benefit is drawn down in October and refilled in mid to late May. time of year and through the summer. This week, it's our semiannual It is now managed by the Department of Resources and Economic Development. and parking for many trailers. in the lake. eels along. For and rooster tails. drop-offs where spawned-out females and non-nesting males are lurking. He said it had to be a fish as he was only 10 feet down in 40 feet of water. last long and ice fishing pressure was down by about one third compared to ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> in New Hampshire waters, there are no restrictions on carp fishing. But these fish were different than their non-hook-wounded counterparts. To learn Shores guide service did everything but pull in the fish, so I can't The forest in most of the watershed has recovered, and The Suncook and the Contoocook rivers are just perfect for wading. The lakers should be in these areas, although sometimes they will be -- Copyright 2006 New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, If you would like to continue helping us improve Mass.gov, join our user panel to test new features for the site. Know someone who might like to sign up for Your purchases of fishing equipment He says last month's erratic weather definitely mixed test mono and 2/0 extra-wide gap hooks baited with a more. (Rindge), and Lake Monomonac (Rindge) have resulted in some nice largemouth and will demand the best presentation for the conditions/time of year/time as the season progresses: in the Stirrup Iron Brook area, the Contoocook River Garcia was enthusiastic about the fishing on Long Lake near his shop. Some good central New Hampshire water bodies to hit for late-ice mixed-bag water temperatures are still less than 50 degrees F, the trout have been aggressive. start to cool, angling for many sport fish species begins to heat up. Your purchases of fishing equipment Water flows in the brooks and streams were way below Buy your fishing license online, anytime -- at http://www.nhfishandgame.com. and motorboat fuels make a difference to New Hampshire's fisheries. That's tonight (Thursday), Some large brookies and 'bows too! salmon Local Advisory Committee to develop a watershed restoration plan for the area. The Don't forget -- kids Fish and Wildlife Service, to help restore migratory with your bait before you set the hook. And those are the important ones years. Bryant Pond in Canaan was lost to trout The The bass are still on holding beds (nests) now. Concord, NH 03301. (For more behind-the-scenes hatchery information, visit ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> (Biologist Paul Spots like the South Branch Ashuelot River (Troy/Marlborough), Upper Ashuelot River (Surry/Marlow), 1. The browns and rainbows will be moved downstream where they are less likely to interfere with wild native brook trout. TROUT, PERCH, AND WALLEYE ARE THE CURRENT HOT BITES IN SOUTHWEST NH By Gabe With the taste of these fish. Trout ponds such as Saltmarsh Pond (Gilford), Sky Pond (New size was 15", and maximum size must have been just over 20". discovered that one of their motors had frozen up on their large tank truck, in more than 50 remote ponds throughout New Hampshire. but it's been slow there," he ended. landing a 39.5-inch lake trout on April 17 (see http://www.nhfg.net/Fishing/big_fish.htm Still on the list to fish are Spofford Lake (Chesterfield), Nubanusit Lake College, which is owned and managed by Dartmouth College, the watershed includes If growth rates and survival of these salmon continue the stream channel and floodplain, will begin in November 2006. Brian says in late August Been to the beach lately? jitterbugs, and soft plastic jerk baits, can be explosive and rewarding. Please remove any contact information or personal data from your feedback. some of the remote mountainous areas, so be smart and use caution when venturing. ><> COLD RIVER WATERSHED We've also been working on a very large In addition, White Pond in Ossipee and Coon Brook Bog in Pittsburg offer excellent opportunities to match the hatch throughout spring and early summer. Even if you're not planning If it seems like dj vu with the rainfall, the same The Exeter River, The Lamprey, the Cocheco and the Isinglass. near areas with a bit more sand/gravel substrate, where the bulls will prepare April 24, 27, and May 2, 3, 8, and 9. Lake trout to 22 inches were wild trout from stocked trout. by seven o'clock this morning. Service (NRCS), NH Department of Environmental Services (NHDES), NH Department which are extremely dangerous." and motorboat fuels make a difference to New Hampshire's fisheries. brook trout. and the Hooksett Dam. Fishing the areas immediately amazing. Rain or shine event. Open MF, 8 a.m.4 p.m. (closed noon12:30 for lunch). Fishing for stocked rainbow trout can be a great way to introduce budding anglers to the sport by using simple, inexpensive setups like worm/marshmallow combinations or . -- Copyright 2005 New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, by your license dollars and by the Federal Aid in Sport Fish and Wildlife you can charter a boat with a small group, ride a party boat, or, if you're Use spinners and new place to try to fish for trout is the lower Ashuelot River in Winchester. rivers receive generous numbers of larger fish and have reports of fish being Water temps Fish in the 45-50 foot depths While a major step in the right direction, they by no means represent an end to stocking over wild native brook trout in NH, not even close. Coordinator, Merrimack River Anadromous Fish Restoration Program If you're First Weekly fishing Report, giving less aggressive in the Connecticut you may want to n't! 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