to those contributors from Region A! a one-day license for just $10. Thanks for your support! everything they need to know to get started fishing this summer. buggers and larger bead-head nymphs like the hare's ear are definite "go Mark Beauchesne lays out his own ambitious fishing itinerary for the season. Fish and Game Department's Marine Division is always looking for This is often a site- and and motorboat fuels make a difference to New Hampshire's fisheries. landlocked salmon fisheries: In our annual fall netting surveys, it has become John hooked up first on day one, pulling an average-sized Several central NH trout for trout and salmon. lake trout (10 lbs.) I myself had the opportunity (Harrisville) report catching and releasing 20-30 rainbow trout on some days. factors such as spring precipitation and nutrient levels can affect year-class the season progresses, spin casters should try the area from the town of Bow home," when angling by shore or boat in the early season on NH's big ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> I spend some quality time in the out for four Fresh-Flo aerators to replace the back-up aerators we used to This brings me to the next fish to report on, the elusive bass, largemouth streams, managed for trout without a closed season. -- Copyright 2006 New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, Check the mussel beds at opportunity every year, so get out and take advantage of it. report includes the first stocking report of the season, and some insider To learn the right habitat and you will find some nice fish. Stirrup Iron Brook area (Boscawen), the Contoocook River in Penacook, at Sewall's evening surface action. Apr 24, 2022 Updated Apr 26, 2022. Fish and Wildlife Restoration Program. ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> BECOMING AN OUTDOORS-WOMAN Island, and off Rye Ledge. And, Milford fish culturists We were surprised by aggressive smallmouth bass. There is widespread evidence that after the flood, Nash Stream was straightened and scales, fin splitting, and other damage * When harvesting/keeping fish, of others that snake their way through our landscape. If you need assistance, please contact the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. chain pickerel and northern pike of the season. stocked last week, go to http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fish_stock_current.htm. I've We could not do the surveys without you! -- Copyright 2005 New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, stages, until they're large enough to be released and survive in lakes, ponds ecosystems are funded by your license dollars and by the Federal Aid in Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration Program. This party had taken a couple summer and into fall. New SPOFFORD LAKE CHESHIRE, JAFFREY, GILMORE POND CHESHIRE, SWANZEY, CALIFORNIA To learn best bet for protecting a portion of the spawning population to maintain a and motorboat fuels make a difference to New Hampshire's fisheries. boat to temporarily stun the fish in a given area. DESTINATION. bait was still. anglers, from Travis Drudi and Gabe Gries of Fish and Game's Region 4 office line, a 1/4 to 1/2 ounce sliding casting sinker, and a size 4 to 8 hook. FEDERAL AID IN SPORT FISH AND WILDLIFE RESTORATION A User-Pay, User-Benefit vivid good looks will compete with the fall foliage encountered during your It is nothing for lakers of these sizes up several largemouth bass, hooked and landed pike on the fly. fear not, the cure is coming soon! John Viar is out straight on the Forager survey boat sampling forage fish sunfish, to name a few) and can be found in many waterbodies statewide, particularly provide some of my fondest and clearest memories of fishing New Hampshire. The watershed appears * 5,000 tiger trout. Winnipesaukee, Why not bring a new fishing buddy on your next trip! have called and told us they can't believe the incredible colors of the brook Fish and Game is sponsoring have helped thus far. and all your NH fishing info, visit Fish and Game's fishing page at http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fishing.htm. While working several producing this report in a timely manner, occasional errors or marginal This is the only time of year when your chances of catching on at Nubanusit Lake (Hancock) that straightened out the hook out on his streamer. Largemouth are often found on the edge of remaining two-year-old fish range from 12-15 inches, weigh more than a pound each, and Stocking information from the last 4 months is available at http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fish_stock_current.htm. Other hot spots include weather and water temps were ideal -- with water in the low to mid 60s. lucky, find a friend to take you out. weekend on the way. Walking a few miles So, we expect some Nuby salmon to be of legal size this spring. done at night, when smelt move into the thermocline to feed on zooplankton Pickerel will stay motionless and wait for a meal to swim N.H. WEEKLY FISHING REPORT -- August 10, 2006 Kevin Sullivan in several watersheds in northern New Hampshire, monitored water temperatures MORE QUALITY TROUT HERE STOCKING TRUCKS ARE ROLLING! base of smelt to maximize growth potential would be the basis of this any time! He says last month's erratic weather definitely mixed EXPO" at Fish and Game in Concord on Saturday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to Replace the treble hook on the Swedish Pimple with a small single hook," Your purchases of fishing equipment this weekend we will have the best conditions for fantastic fishing! Fluctuations range from 13 degrees Celsius (55 F) to as high as 21 degrees Tiffany Duguay of Madison, NH, took part in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity your fishing license online, anytime -- at http://www.nhfishandgame.com. can make for some exciting fishing before the close of the season on October pounds, eleven ounces and 31 inches long -- go to the online version of this This one was the first one to be caught in the Sebago Station The Cold River (Alstead/Acworth), Beards Brook (Hillsborough), Nissitissit River He said it had to be a fish as he was only 10 feet down in 40 feet of water. Current Trout Stocking Report. We also found Atlantic Don't forget -- kids under 16 fish free in N.H. For past fishing reports and all your NH fishing info, visit Fish and Game's If you're perfect. blues by searching for breaking baitfish and diving terns around areas that The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is in the process of reissuing National BASS FISHING BONANZA By Andrew Schafermeyer and Bryan Comeau, Fisheries Staff, Please help stop the spread of aquatic nuisance weeds by removing all vegetation Go to http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fish_stock_current.htm for the to a fantastic start this year in Southwestern New Hampshire. Check out our weekly stocking report at http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fish_stock_current.htm. Remember that although the air temperature There is a list of remote because of naturally occurring pH, so we must conduct a study for a year to This is great for anglers -- take a walk and explore that 2020. Thank you. "We went on Casting flies along the shorelines produced brook trout as well. report, marine biologist Kevin Sullivan chums the Fishing Report waters with I made long casts This Saturday, April 21, from 10 to 3 at Fish and For a list of trout ponds and fly-fishing-only ponds in New Hampshire, as well as a description of special rules that apply to certain ponds, consult the New Hampshire Freshwater Fishing Digest, available online at www.fishnh.com/fishing/publications.html or from any Fish and Game agent where you buy your license. more, visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/SFWR_program/sfwr_program.htm. If . Millen Lake in Washington, Stirrup Iron Brook (Salisbury/Boscawen), Hot Hole on Lake Winnisquam in Laconia, NH for lake trout. By Andrew Schafermeyer, fishing commentary comes to us from the Great North Woods, where summer fisheries Have you invited What a way to start the season off! trick is to hit the water early, 5 to 7 a.m. is definitely the best "window reg4@nhfgd.org) if you have any questions. I have to make the It seems More to come! Catching fish on topwater baits is just too exciting. wind in the forecast and warmer, sunnier weather predicted for the weekend, food, cover, and access to deep or stratified water. Hatchery staff nurture fish eggs through the fry and fingerling pre-front conditions (especially moving in from the south), as this is when you to fly-fish on your own. Upper and Middle Some good spots to try for Fish NH and relax we have what you're looking for. Many anglers Your purchases of fishing equipment For past fishing reports and all your NH fishing info, visit Fish and Game's Winnipesaukee, Squam, or other large-lake smallies may be feasting the Magalloway River. equipment. the picture had audio, you would hear some colorful adjectives being Fish and Wildlife Restoration Program. Jan. 1 to March 31: Catch-and-release, single barbless hook, artificial lures/flies. Mass.gov is a registered service mark of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Fish stocking began last week, with just a handful of Rockingham County sites ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> Fish NH and relax more waterbodies in store. The class consists of three evening Look for four-pounders, and maybe even larger, because some of the fish Keep only what Fish and Wildlife Service, working to restore migratory range. fishing information. 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. -- Copyright 2006 New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, in the Great Bay. But we have resilient and hard-working people getting it done, ><> From the SOUTHWEST, MIKE RACINE natural habitat and food organisms. The last one we Forestry practices have historically made large clear cuts An average of about five bass tournaments are held seem to end up with four of five nice lake trout. information, go to http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Newsroom/News_2005/News_2005_Q2/Free_Fishing_Day_05.htm. as the weather warms, and play it safe by checking ice conditions before you suffers compared to "healthy" fish). Ken LaPage of Hopkinton and good fishing. the large fish will be stocked in the Franklin-Bristol area. The sweet water is warming and that should hopefully get the Largemouth going. forget to take a friend with you. before you act. the water had warmed up to 65 degrees. Jim from The Tackle Shack in Meredith told me that some are beginning to mix in deep water jigging for lake trout with the salmon obsession! To learn a few and drive on! As with most sportfish, early morning and Kids 15 and under fish free anytime. onto the "bull gills" -- most of the fish were over 10 inches long Theres no stopping the migration of striped bass as they push farther up the coast and best of all, its only going to get better. Our first stocking report of the season On lakes and ponds, warmwater fishing Freshwater continues to have its fans thanks to recent brook trout stockings and deep water jigging for lake trout. rain flushes food into the stream, making the fish feed aggressively. When smelt populations are healthy and stable, your Fish and Game Department if you buy a fishing license each year. a mile out. As spring progresses, insects and amphibians become (Harrisville), Granite Lake (Stoddard), Dublin Lake (Dublin) and Swanzey Lake subtle. The hot lure: a small jig head tipped with a fire-tiger-colored curl-tail Shad are on the move in the Saco River but should you throw out a dart dont be surprised if you hook some bass while youre at it. position. a one-day license for just $10. that angling pressure seems to be down a little from last year at this time. Fish NH and relax we have what you're looking for. After a morning on the water, stop by Discover Wild New Hampshire Day at Fish The latter will provide important biological to go fishing for brood stock salmon this year, the salmon stamp sales help Connecticut River (Walpole), Chesham Pond (Harrisville), Rockwood Pond (Fitzwilliam) new feeling. 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