Where to Fish in NH
New Hampshire fishing guide
Fishermen and vacationers alike, have long been attracted to Lakes Region Fishing. The wide variety of fish combined with the scenic waters makes for an awesome experience. Below are a few of the Local Fishing holes in the area.
CRYSTAL LAKE
Gilmanton, NH
Crystal Lake , near Gilmanton Iron Works, it has a rocky bottom, an extensive shoal area, and an abundance of surface vegatation. A free state owned launch facility at the southern tip provides good access.
Area 441 Acres
Max Depth 51 feet
Fish Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Hornpout
LITTLE SQUAM LAKE
Holderness, NH
Located just off Route 3 in the town of Holderness , Little Squam is overshadowed by its larger namesake, Squam Lake. Connected by a narrow but navigable neck of water the two lakes share the same kind of fishing. The shoreline of Little Squam is rocky and wooded. The bottom is sand and gravel.
Area 408 Acres
Max Depth 84 feet
Fish Smallmouth Bass, Salmon and Lake Trout
MERRYMEETING LAKE
New Durham, NH
Located in the rugged mountains of New Durham, has a reputation for excellent Trout, Salmon and Smallmouh Bass Fishing. The water transperancy exceeds 22 feet and aquatic vegatation is scarce.
Area 1,111 Acres
Max Depth 122 feet
Fish Smallmouth Bass, Salmon, Trout, Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Hornpout and Lake Trout
MIRROR LAKE
Tuftonboro, NH
Located within sight of Lake Winnipesaukee, on Route 109 Mirror lake receives little attention from fishermen. But this smaller body of water offers good Largemouth Bass fishing and easy access.
Area 377 Acres
Max Depth 44 feet
Fish Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Hornpout.
NEWFOUND LAKE
Bristol, NH
Newfound Lake is one of the best known Salmon and Lake Trout lakes in NH.The water is well known for its exceptionally large Lake Trout , and the record Lake Trout for NH was caught here. The bottom is rocky and sandy
Area 4,105 Acres
Max Depth 183 feet
Fish Salmon, Lake Trout, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Pickerel, Yellow Perch, White Fish, Cusk, Smelt
PAUGUS BAY
Laconia, NH
Paugus Bay sits between Lake Winnipesaukee to the North and Winnisquam Lake to its south, although it is called a bay Paugus's size and depth would qualify it as a lake.
This body of water is heavily traveled with recreational boaters so fish early in the morning and late in the evening.
Area 650 Acres
Max Depth 90 feet
Fish Salmon, Lake Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Hornpout
SQUAM LAKE
Holderness, NH
Squam Lake is known for its Salmon and Lake Trout, There are also good populations of Smallmouth Bass,and Pickerel in the shallow areas. The shoreline is rocky and wooded, the bottom is typical of a northern cold water lake- Sandy, gravelly and rocky. Several Launch sites
Area 6765 Acres
Max Depth 98 feet
Fish Salmon, Lake Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Pickerel, White Perch, Yellow Perch, Hornpout, Cusk, Smelt
LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE
Alton, Center Harbor, Gilford, Laconia, Meredith, Moultonboro, Tuftonboro and Wolfeboro, NH
Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire's largest and most famous lake, is a longtime favorite vacation and fishing spot. It is undoubtedly one of the best Lake Trout and Salmon fishing waters in New England. Launch sites are widely available.
Area 44,586 Acres
Max Depth 300 feet
Fish Salmon, Lake Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Pickerel, Whitefish, Yellow Perch, Hornpout, Cusk, Smelt
LAKE WINNISQUAM
Belmont, Laconia, Meredith, Sanbornton, Tilton, NH
Lake Winnisquam, is known for it Lake Trout and Salmon fishing but especially its bass and pickerel.
Area 4,264 Acres
Max Depth 154 feet
Fish Salmon, Lake Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Pickerel, White Perch, Yellow Perch, Hornpout, Smelt
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