Fishing in New Hampshire
New Hampshire offers pristine fishing in its lakes, ponds, and mountain streams. Lake Winnipesaukee, Squam Lake, and the Connecticut River provide excellent fishing.
Tournament Scene
Active smallmouth and largemouth bass tournament scene.
Local Tips
Winnipesaukee for lake trout and bass. Squam Lake for smallmouth. Connecticut River for bass. White Mountains for brook trout.
Local Circuits
Public Access
Good access on major lakes and rivers.
Species in New Hampshire
What you can target and when
Largemouth Bass
goodBest Waters
Lake Winnipesaukee · Squam Lake · Newfound Lake
Rainbow Trout
goodBest Waters
Connecticut River · Androscoggin River · Swift River
Top Waters in New Hampshire
Lakes, rivers, bays, and coastal fisheries
Lake Winnipesaukee
New Hampshire's largest lake and premier bass fishery.
Top Species
Best: Summer
Lightning Plymouth Salmon Throwdown
Masters Wolfeboro Mahi-Mahi Surge
Annual Conway Salmon Challenge
Storm Manchester Walleye Throwdown
Heron Sunapee Walleye Extravaganza
Fall Laconia Bass Jubilee
Fishing Licenses & Regulations
Resident License
Annual Resident: $25.
Non-Resident License
Annual Non-Resident: $53. 7-Day: $28. 3-Day: $18. 1-Day: $10.
Short-Term License
1-Day, 3-Day, and 7-Day licenses available.
Youth & Senior
Free for residents under 16. Free for seniors 68+.
Boat Registration
Required for motorized vessels.
Tournament Permit
Permits required for organized events.
Regulations Overview
5 bass daily limit. Complex trout regulations by water.
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