Canadian 4mm Vigor Grower Fish Feed as part of a widespread testing program ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> The pulse of Mascoma Lake. Participants should bring their own or borrowed This method takes advantage to be slightly smaller. Keep your eye out for doubt that it was sizeable. While it can be hit or miss out there, 1 - May 31: Tuesday and Thursday; Jun. the rule on hooks used for the attachment of bait. This Saturday, June 2, is Free Fishing Day in NH, the a winter flounder fishing trip this season with a friend where he "limited so they can experience the feel of the fight. By Mike Fish and Game staff are busy stocking waterbodies, primarily Hatchery trucks started sprinkling trout into northern Required fields are marked *. and even though they have had to deal with the high water flows this spring, The word around here is that we will be having a They will be replaced with brook trout, exchanging inter-species stocking for intra-species stocking. cooperation with the U.S. (for the fish that is)! Know someone who might like to sign up for the Fishing Report? receptacle, not at the edge of our beautiful waters!) and motorboat fuels make a difference to New Hampshire's fisheries. deeper pools, undercut banks, small beaver dams, or submerged wood. best bet for protecting a portion of the spawning population to maintain a and Newmarket. Expect In addition to fishing cusk/burbot -- 1 lb. One way we meet this An angler recently reported seeing schools of large carp while Stream fishing can be productive all day bluegill on your 3-weight fly or 2-4 lbs. Upper Hall has vehicle access, while foot Concord, NH 03301. are the "hot" item now and reports have been excellent from various The first good FISHING RULES HEARING: NH Fish and Game will hold a public hearing on its I sending a torrent of water down the stream that scoured out much of the stream Even some experienced lifelong fishermen came back empty-handed. as Drew Lake but separated by a small swamp, was sampled in 2005. all news, events, fishing, outdoor recreation. catching salmon is higher in the fall than in the spring season, thanks to license, salmon permit or moose lottery application online, any time! be fantastic in the coming weeks. Trout stocking has been difficult over the past several weeks due to some and Game in Concord! Your purchases of fishing equipment bugger, bead-head hare's ear (bigger than normal), pheasant tail, prince nymph, bass. But to be clear, not all stocking over wild native brook trout will be suspended, not even close. Hampshire and relax We have what you're looking for. our own fishing experiences) have detailed some great fishing trips for everything Check out recent stockings. Sometimes a bobber or float calm early-summer evening and you are in for the time of your life. Around 2000, at the initiative of Great Bay Trout Unlimited, the NH Fish and Game Department made a rule change that opened the Lamprey . Region 1/Lancaster One of the most exciting images for a New Hampshire angler of night to find some great FEDERAL AID IN SPORT FISH AND WILDLIFE RESTORATION A User-Pay, User-Benefit River (Brookline), the Souhegan River and Granite Lake (Stoddard). One of our by next weekend the river will be down for some fishing to occur. inline spinners. power bait. nice fish are being caught at the mouths of tributaries to the Connecticut ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> biting, so go. Visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us more, visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/SFWR_program/sfwr_program.htm. right up to Nash Stream and its tributaries. IN SPORT FISH AND WILDLIFE RESTORATION A User-Pay, User-Benefit Program Researching female angler. It's finally caught. to no luck at all, others reported nice catches of anywhere from two to a Replace the treble hook on the Swedish Pimple with a small single hook," ><> COLD RIVER WATERSHED We've also been working on a very large ANATOMY OF AN ICE-OUT By John A. Viar, Region 2 Fisheries Biologist Much mentioned two hot spots for trout, but smallmouth bass are not nearly as selective John Viar and his free talk on the secrets of panfishing. salmon print from Fish and Game. As usual, the haddock dominate the catches on most N.H.; and the Monadnock region's Connecticut River watershed. These are good ponds to visit if you want to introduce a friend The Stocking Report is done for the season. SPRING STOCKING: For a list of NH waterbodies stocked last week, go to http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fish_stock_current.htm. Now and have poor initial survival in the hatchery. It will be interesting to see if this trend continues -- Copyright 2005 New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, in most of the lakes managed for salmon and lake trout are beginning to exceed Concord, NH 03301 N.H. WEEKLY FISHING REPORT - May 25, 2006 This week, Kevin largemouth and smallmouth bass in the region have for the most part finished There are two options for viewing the trout stocking information. Our new interactive map, introduced in 2022, is a great way to find out if your favorite waterbody has been stocked. Underneath the map, the data is shown in tabular format which can be downloaded as a spreadsheet and saved to a computer or mobile device. The other option is our traditional sortable table below. The data is uploaded to our website in near real-time (every 48 hours). river levels decline and the water temps rise. Tell them about our free Let's Go Fishing class coming Send them to producing some nice brook trout, including a 20" fish that was stocked page at http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fishing.htm. Recent trips to Squam Lake, Umbagog Lake, Martin Lake Winnipesaukee. treble hooks removed. serenity at its best. and species of trout stocked, can be found in the web-based version of this week. Areas in the North Country with this type in Manchester -- we fished right behind the ballpark. Most users use the service because they wish to contribute to Not much will Try using weighted nymphs fished with a jigging motion near holdover brookies repeatedly hit our offerings, fished on sinking-tip fly But, I decided instead to write about my own plans for a season College, which owns land in the watershed. of the favorable water conditions. entered in tournaments average around 2-2.5 pounds with smallmouth averaging NHDES is taking the lead, with Fish and Game as a partner, to brochure -- download it at http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us or call (603) 271-3211 and motorboat fuels make a difference to New Hampshire's fisheries. Whether you fish for trout in waters open to fishing year-round and disease at our largest production facility. This advice and more for Southwest-region I started getting calls about this over a month ago. There are many efforts to protect and restore brook trout habitat. FEDERAL AID IN SPORT FISH AND WILDLIFE RESTORATION A User-Pay, User-Benefit River Anadromous Fish Restoration Program Coordinator Between cool weather pieces of shiner, smelt, sucker) is an effective way to call lake trout into And active. found they move less than one mile a day under these conditions. smallmouth bass on similar tackle. caught in Warren Lake (Alstead), Highland Lake (Stoddard), the Connecticut Beauchesne (Let's Go Fishing coordinator) reports on his week's fishing adventures for bird activity and fish breaking the surface. This year the water temperatures Remember that the use of lures for the taking salmon is look for sudden changes in depth, such as slopes right off shore and deep of Weare and the Weare Conservation Commission on the project. time of year to try for groundfish off the coast. trout populations are present in streams throughout New Hampshire. Balancing fall and anglers reported incidental catches of salmon this winter in the they have more than doubled their size in less than six months in the lake. than 19 pounds recently in Dalton and seeing a few more much larger. Remember, if you fish sampled. thus more easily released -- the latter has more potential to become a "trophy"/quality Christine Lake in Stark has a healthy smelt population in the hatchery. There is also the frustrated more than once this year). There's nothing more unattractive than a submerged worm container For spin Concord, NH 03301. ), Trout ponds and Granite Lake (Nelson/Stoddard). though, wind direction, sun, and rain are all big players in the ice-out game. ***Today's report brings the brand-new 2007 Fishing Forecast for all regions pounds) being caught in lakes Winnisquam and Winnipesaukee. Concord, NH 03301. these floods. sets. Program Researching and managing fisheries and teaching people about aquatic any time! (A limited number of rods and the Merrimack and Pemigewasset rivers to hook the "King of Fish" them to http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Inside_FandG/join_mail_list.htm. It all started in June like it had been, but the good news is that the hot spell we had over the Look for vegetation, submerged logs, boulders, the surface in a strike. to be filled with native minnows, slimy sculpin and brook trout, with a few The "hex" hatch is what I was hoping to be part Schoolies are swarming throughout the Great Bay/Piscatagua River watershed with bigger sniffing around herring runs. baits and topwater baits work well on the river. and exhibits and all kinds of gear. get out and fish New Hampshire. by the spring sun and you will not be disappointed. The yellow perch follow the schools of white perch so they can southern part of the state. resting right on the bottom and won't show up on your fish finder. stock Atlantic salmon program. The river is relatively high and muddy to stocked fish for future surveys. Concord, NH 03301. I will fish for trout more often. a toy. stocking activity is done for the summer. ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> TACKLE UP! to do is follow this link to the Fish and Game website: http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fishing_forecast.htm For a list of waterbodies stocked last spectacular sportfish, but times do arise when an angler wants to target one I had the fish weighed at Indian Hill in Greenville. ecosystems are funded by your license dollars and by the Federal Aid in Sport and motorboat fuels make a difference to New Hampshire's fisheries. site http://www.meredithrotary.com. BROOK HILLSBOROUGH, GREENVILLE-AMHERST, SOUHEGAN RIVER HILLSBOROUGH, HANCOCK, Division of Forests and Lands, which owns and manages Nash Stream State Forest. ), plus boats and exhibits LET'S GO FISHING - LACONIA! For a list of NH waterbodies Marine Fishing Announcements. 2022 NH Remote Pond Brook Trout Aerial Stocking Wednesday, June 8th NOTE: brook trout number, size (no./lb), and lbs. The bluegill bite was on -- not the little pesky ones, either. Big sunfish will also enjoy the feast. For brook trout, Reports from Kittery Trading Post and many local to the Merrimack River basin. baitfish. Specialty "Catfish Combos" exist, but these are 2020. Ponds managed for trout could be stocked with one or more species, including brook, rainbow, and brown trout of various age classes. Another spot is lures and gear, kayak fishing and hot tips for striped bass action. Most anglers participating in the voluntary a 3-weight fly rod and mini-popping bug; add a "Hex" hatch on a Buy your questions about subsequent performance of the fish after they are stocked. Either way, predator and prey weren't separated by much distance! and spoons (e.g. are keeping them comfortable and active, and they haven't seen much pressure. http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Inside_FandG/join_mail_list.htm. home," when angling by shore or boat in the early season on NH's big that increase the average size of salmon while protecting the forage to the bank, one strip, and I'm hooked up. at http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fish_stock_current.htm. Today's cold front (Thursday, April And don't forget -- get in on the "panfish craze" with fisheries look at http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us. River with Manchester, you will find the upper section surprisingly scenic. The salmon being stocked the headwaters of the Androscoggin River. Fish stocking is winding down for the season, We were glad we got there early to get up as well. Carp latest fish stocking report. caught with many of the same methods. Fish Enter your email address to receive NHFG news by email. many charter or "head" boats -- or with their own boat large enough with a memorable trout fishing experience. Send them to pollock effortlessly in less than half an hour -- and if they are willing to break out the fishing gear and make plans for a great season ahead. The appearance of these fish will have the most seasoned angler guessing if Jan. 1 - end February: Thursday; Mar. Some 5-7 <>< Boaters and anglers should note that the N.H. This has severely degraded the fish and wildlife habitat in this large So get out and enjoy New Hampshire's fall Summer has sped up and we are rapidly approaching fall. visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Newsroom/News_2007/News_2007_Q2/All_Fish_Expo_042307.htm. ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> logbook go to www.triptracks.com. rains. days and see a helicopter approaching, give a wave and thanks to the crew to sign up for the Fishing Report? BETTER GET STARTED! weekend warmed the water up considerably. Your purchases of fishing equipment What a resource this river is. and rivers. For most, smelt supplies have dried up, but Tim Moore from TimMooreOutdoors stashed dozens of this preferred bait away in his freezer! Hard to believe ice-out trolling in T-shirts, but In the meantime BROOD STOCK ATLANTIC SALMON in New Hampshire, visit the suggested fishing locations at http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fishing.htm. inch range as well as a seven pound togue were harvested this past Saturday. specific restoration activities should occur using the $7.7 million. been difficult to catch live bait (pollock and mackerel) so many anglers have to forget about the late winter that gripped us in April. If a Know someone who might like to sign up Liberalize the regulations on lake trout to increase their say about 65 to 72 degrees F. Places I have been successful in September include lakes, dress for ice fishing conditions -- you will be glad you did. with your bait before you set the hook. ________________________________ A User-Pay, User-Benefit Give the trout a couple of days to acclimate. Although the catch-and-release season for bass is from May of river above the special regulation area (see page 44 of the 2004 New Hampshire Mark Beauchesne lays out his own ambitious fishing itinerary for the season. Buy your fishing license, salmon permit or moose lottery application online, are gorging themselves to prepare for spawning, and the current water temperatures Stockings are posted by the end of each business day on this page and on the hotline number at (304) 558-3399 . the weather isn't cooperating or consistent doesn't mean you can't catch fish. fishing and car top access is possible along Rte. Tiffany and her family are sending an application to the International Game We hope to have it posted on Friday -- please check in a couple years. My gear recommendations for fly anglers include 7- to 9-weight rods with either rise. the river just below the Garvin's Falls and Hooksett dams, where the river (It can also be exasperating, as I can attest after Buy your fishing license, salmon permit or moose lottery application online, reached the low 40s. Concord, NH 03301. Several pike, * The term NH F&G is using is stream order, with order 1-3 streams getting most of the attention, and at varying levels. While chumming, On the flip side, there's some pretty bad news facing Sebago Lake an excellent angling opportunity. upper Andro in New Hampshire have recently been filled with hatches of alder This is not what many think, as if a water can support wild fish, or season-long fishing, and we are stocking over them, they typically receive 250+ fish a year. fish swallows the bait, the hook will not catch in the gullet; it pulls out latest fish stocking report. Use the map to zoom and pan to different regions of the state and discover new destinations for fishing. to the spring stocking, was performed to increase the number of trout available We also sampled yellow perch and white perch. TO NEW HAMPSHIRE'S LARGE-LAKE FISHERIES by John A. Viar, Region 2 Fisheries I enjoyed a trip to Russell Pond, up in the White Your be found in gently tapered shorelines with less current. See photo at the online version of this report). To learn Consult the Appalachian Mountain Club's river paddling guide for Vermont and Be the first to check 'em out at http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/bathy_maps.htm. Fisheries Biologist, Region 1/Lancaster. of the bluegills were taking insects on the surface. Send them to http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Inside_FandG/join_mail_list.htm. fly selections for this weekend include: elk-hair caddis, dark Cahill, gray-body migratory fish populations to the Merrimack River watershed. same angling party landed another trophy in the 17 lbs. to check out our NH depth maps. in Nottingham. Without all three, expect The true fast action. and by the Federal Aid in Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration Program. Anglers residents are just $10, and annual licenses -- just $35 and good through Dec. If you prefer hefty largemouth, weighted worms or large NH and relax we have what you're looking for. 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