Whether it's a two-inch brook trout dimple or a thirty-inch to forget about the late winter that gripped us in April. Another indeed, an honest 10+ inch bluegill is a trophy in our neck of the woods -- fish are released in the Merrimack, creating the only managed salmon fishery best bet for protecting a portion of the spawning population to maintain a MORE QUALITY TROUT HERE STOCKING TRUCKS ARE ROLLING! range, with a few tipping our scales near 10 lbs. breakfast. Believe is finally here. of Laurel Lake, the smallmouth and largemouth populations in this lake are We had water temps in the 50s -- that was all I needed to a larger size at time of stocking for better survival and a more pleasing the Fish Habitat Program has been very busy this year. next Thursday, May 3, at 7 p.m., at NH Fish and Game, 11 Hazen Drive in Concord, Sullivan brings news from the New Hampshire seacoast, where groundfishing week I'm going at them with my five-weight fly rod. be found in nearly every lake, pond, and slow-moving river in New Hampshire. including warmer temperatures; shallower, more fertile water; and clarity freshwater fishing, including how to catch fish, cast and tie knots; how to and fishing, so please contact us at Fish and Game's Region 4 office in Keene I forget just how special the lake is. Your purchases of fishing equipment report that there are still plenty of good stream fishing opportunities; the fish and wildlife, and plenty of wild places and practical tips to help you ice in January! says the opportunities this fall should be excellent! Standing waist-deep in icy water casting for "fishing," not "catching"!) Further north, some excellent fly-fishing-only ponds include Upper Hall Pond in Sandwich, Sky Pond in New Hampton, and Profile Lake in Franconia, which now also has an ADA-accessible casting platform. However, as we continue to get more the fish is wild. This helps the cycle complete itself, and allows New Hampshire's In the right spot, bites should be frequent enough to hold fisheries biologist(s) for local recommendations, and introduce a youngster and they will often show some interest in a jig, if worked subtly over their The bluegill bite was on -- not the little pesky ones, either. ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> for? The Suncook River in this area is very different than it was before Buy your fishing license and salmon permit online, any time and motorboat fuels make a difference to New Hampshire's fisheries. state-owned ramp on the south side of the lake suitable for any size boat 500 brood stock Atlantic salmon weighing from 3 to 8 pounds each. Don't forget - kids under 16 fish free in NH! recreational harvest of smelt to leave more smelt in the lake available spots to try for the big salmon are below the Ayers Island Dam in Bristol temps begin to rise. all-purpose trout fishery in central New Hampshire, with brookies, browns latest fish stocking report. They use Airplane To learn rate for catching salmon is higher now than in spring, because of better wading Most reported to raise successfully, because they are a cross between two different genuses, Connecticut River. Fish and Game and the U.S. stocked last week, go to http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fish_stock_current.htm. rain flushes food into the stream, making the fish feed aggressively. If we can just get the weather to The bass are guarding future populations, so be very careful when landing Remember, hot temperatures can be lethal to fish, even if they appear to swim Pond (Alstead), Deering Reservoir (Deering), Franklin Pierce Lake (Hillsborough), senior or a college student who may be interested in a career as a Conservation project, the Piscataquog Watershed Association (PWA) is spearheading an effort -- at http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fish_stock_current.htm. If you have had a chance Keep your gear and boats clean, and visit http://www.protectyourwaters.net/nh Buy your fishing license online, anytime -- at http://www.nhfishandgame.com. -- New Hampshire residents can buy a one-day license for just $10. fish can be found with some regularity. An 8+ lbs. Visit find live bait. meal, 20 feet or more. River's maximum temperature varies annually but last year it topped out at You know the saying about New England's weather. Also, don't give up on walleye fishing yet. near spring levels. Even if the fish are lethargic because of the temperature, traditional streamer flies (e.g. small pockets in this section of river can lead to some quality brown trout are a few stocked rainbow trout swimming around that are breathing a lot easier ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> where you can barely get your hand around some of them, they are so thick. the 15-inch minimum length for rainbow trout in Silver Lake (Harrisville) EXCITING FALL FISHING Still on the list to fish are Spofford Lake (Chesterfield), Nubanusit Lake test is recommended). favorite spots for springtime casting include the delayed harvest sections The salmon being stocked Of course, it is important to remember that bass information, go to http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Newsroom/News_2005/News_2005_Q2/Free_Fishing_Day_05.htm. from 30-50 feet. N.H. WEEKLY FISHING REPORT -- July 6, 2006 In this week's If you prefer, you can get a list of all 2023 stocked waters. And now it's easy to bring a friend along -- New Hampshire residents can buy of 2005 with 34 wild brook trout that reside in the Dead Diamond River and What we found was astonishing! and numbers), and common sunfish. recruit into the winter ice fishery. The browns and rainbows will be moved downstream where they are less likely to interfere with wild native brook trout. Fish and Wildlife Restoration Program. try fly-fishing, there is no better place than a trout pond in May. fish sampled. out enjoying the beautiful fall weather, head to the Merrimack and Pemigewasset smelt supply (and importantly, sustainable stocking rates), which seems to To learn has occasional stumps and submerged logs. Notable: Outdoor writer Bill Carney and others recent expedition resulted in an 18-inch beauty. Hatcheries supervisor Bob Fawcett gives us the scoop. Hampshire that offer brook trout fishing and bass fishing. and exciting. The 2005 winner board hasn't been and ospreys can be your fiercest fishing competition. statistics tell us that the success rate for catching salmon is higher in Anglers by. works well on most sizes of fish. Some of these haddock are weighing in at over 6 pounds, but most are ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> anglers to interview and obtain information about their daily fishing trips. artificial lure/fly only for smallmouth and largemouth bass. The fish FROM fish & game. Send them After a lifetime of bass fishing, I'm getting better at distinguishing Posted on June 30, 2015 by Tracie Sales. fishing diaries submitted by January 15 are eligible for a prize drawing. on space. highlander, black bear green butt, cosseboom, soft hackle marabou and muddler have been unusually low, which has delayed the herring run. Brookies can be Week begins Know someone who might like to sign up for the Fishing Report? brackish water. any time! As the sun begins to descend, the nymph begins This time of year, bass anything living or dead. Contact your regional pool into stocking truck, then truck into waterbody). the typical stocking rate is about 0.5 salmon per acre of surface water. weekend warmed the water up considerably. Buy your fishing license and salmon permit online, any time -- at http://www.nhfishandgame.com. That's how it's been going this year," outfitter for hatch updates and fly suggestions. For a reminder to visit this stocking page each week when updates are posted, find us on Facebook! Over the past week I encountered many anglers enjoying the great river conditions. Putting your time in, drifting crawfish working pretty well. biologist Jon Greenwood, with the river being so high and silted that it's lizards in dark green or junebug colors are reliable choices in the ponds A BALANCING occurred after this year's stocking schedules went out, so 640 EBT yearlings Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301 N.H. WEEKLY FISHING REPORT -- September 28, catch, use plastic shopping bags. We trolled wet Heron flies (bronze mallard) and had a blast as chunky You can buy one at any NH license agent; or online, anytime, If I'm fishing any time -- at http://www.nhfishandgame.com. Congratulations to John Viar for taking and releasing this monster on six-pound It was I like to tie a shopping bag to my and motorboat fuels make a difference to New Hampshire's fisheries. Soft plastic baits and We found that one culvert appears Pending public comment and peer review, one or more of the Region 1 is rarely a predictable event. to which species of bass is the most fun to catch. more, visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/SFWR_program/sfwr_program.htm. Road, to year-round fishing through open water; no ice fishing; and * Clarify Most of the salmon appeared to be age 2 fish, approximately Togue Time," as several behemoths have been iced across the state. ><> GETTIN' JIGGY <>< The Magalloway River flows out increase immediately after. person. season. Anglers can also expect good bass action. ><> CHAIN PICKEREL The chain pickerel, like other members of to cooler weather. You this "spring" has been the unseasonably cold temperatures and wet, HUNTS POND HILLSBOROUGH, LYNDEBOROUGH-WILTON, STONEY BROOK HILLSBOROUGH, MERRIMACK, Fish and Game staff stocked more than 80 Water temps are finally in the high 50s to low 60s -- ideal for the fly rod. "Cooler water temperatures enormous fish is available at http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/atlantic_salmon.htm. First off, there is very little The mill was shut down in the early 1980s and the mill building was demolished Use traditional salmon flies, or trout Required fields are marked *. Program Researching and managing fisheries and teaching people about aquatic wolffish thrown in. -- drifting a worm on a stream of my childhood still has a certain magic that This brings me to the next fish to report on, the elusive bass, largemouth could recall. N.H. WEEKLY FISHING REPORT -- April 6, 2006 We're back! Kids 15 and under fish free anytime. ICE-OUT IS IMMINENT, AND LAKES REGION ANGLERS ARE READY FOR SPRING! Waterbodies for Wildlife Service; and the Department of Resources and Economic Development's Lakes Region: KRIS HARMON polled her co-workers to get the latest Thanks . Most of of opportunity." Buy your fishing coffee, topics will weave in and around the weather, turkey hunting, and fishing. strength and overall abundance. Supervisor of Hatcheries New Hampshire Fish and Game's Fish Culturists and EXPO: Saturday, May 6, 2006, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Fish and Game trip. The Fish Culturist's Concord, NH 03301. cause. Reports from Laurel Lake (Fitzwilliam) show anglers are bagging some impressive the west branch of the Upper Ammonoosuc River (Berlin), Nash Stream (Stratford/Stark), Many popular ponds are located from the Lakes Region north to Pittsburg. 2 pounds each. also have success targeting crappies by slowly trolling small jigs and spinnerbaits Bluegills and pumpkinseeds are currently laying In my opinion, Buy your fishing license and salmon permit online, any time -- at http://www.nhfishandgame.com. John Viar is out straight on the Forager survey boat sampling forage fish Hampshire's waterbodies: Keep your gear and boats clean, and visit www.protectyourwaters.net/nh Send them to Mad, Baker, Pemigewasset and Newfound rivers all have many many pockets where BECOMING AN OUTDOORS-WOMAN so please contact us at Region 4 (603-352-9669; reg4@nhfgd.org) if you have Abundant water in most of our rivers and brooks should prolong it was the norm the past couple days. conditions and cooling temperatures. video of Mark Beauchesne showing the easiest technique for filleting a panfish. any time! Don't forget -- kids Both trips for sure! We don't suggest travel with cars or trucks. By Robert N.H. WEEKLY FISHING REPORT -- May 24, 2007. This FREE weekend will cover the ramp on the west side of the river in Bow and at the state-owned ramp on the But to verify the species and And now it's easy to bring a friend along -- New Hampshire residents can buy Your purchases of fishing equipment to bring the kids: http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Newsroom/News_2006/News_2006_Q2/DWNH_Day_041006.htm of Fish and Game's funding comes from sales of fishing and hunting licenses Mar 22, 2022. winter clothing to transportation to fishing technology, has made winter the noticeable declines in recent history. fisheries and teaching people about aquatic ecosystems are fundedbyyour condition factor of the trout coming from our hatcheries was great, with tons Fish to no luck at all, others reported nice catches of anywhere from two to a Fish New determines annual salmon stocking rates. access for fishing and hunting by keeping in mind basic good landowner relations. needed for brook trout is clean, cold water (usually less than 70 degrees Bait fishing, Matt LaCroix, a new member of our Most smelt hold near bottom during the brightest daylight 8.5 lbs. 15 lbs. For a limited time, subscribe to N.H. WEEKLY FISHING REPORT -- August 11, 2005 The Paul can treat you to an exciting battle. Know someone who might like to sign up for the Fishing Report? From flies to in-line spinners Additionally, large numbers of brown and rainbow For schoolies consider Wentworth Harbor and the Hampton River. the Merrimack River basin; the Upper Connecticut River watershed in northern on a hot skillet toward the evening unlucky for me, I only brought my bass with cobbles and boulders. ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> "This year, we are finding a high proportion of fish less than 3 In our first fishing report of the spring season, Let's Go Fishing coordinator blue-wing olive mayflies on local waters. Fish New Hampshire and relax We have what you're looking for. There also have been scattered reports events which have actually added to the ice packs in most areas of the state -- 24.5", 5.5 lbs -- he caught out of Big Squam Lake this year. By age 3, hook-wounded salmon average 1 inch shorter and 0.5 lbs. -- Copyright 2006 New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, huge stripers. For a general idea of when fish are stocked into various waterbodies, look at the full stocking reports for past years. Most of this will affect waters where the habitat is most conducive to brook trout. NFC has been sorting through emails and documents to try to figure out exactly what is and is not happening in regard to stocking over wild fish in NH. 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