Fishing in NH
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Fishing in New Hampshire? You've come to the right place - we've got a huge variety of fishing opportunities and waterbodies all around the state. Check it out!
Fishing Report (weekly, in season)
Fish stocking (weekly, in season)
Buy your fishing license online
Depth maps for selected NH lakes and ponds
Boating and fishing public access sites
Fishing Tournaments (lists, guidelines and more.)
Suggested Fishing Locations (by species):
- Lakes/Central Region
- Southeast NH/Merrimack Valley
- Monadnock Region/Southwest N.H.
- Great North Woods
Fishing publications
Boating in NH
How to fish
Fish Species - for N.H. warm and cold waters
Let's Go Fishing program - Free classes for adults and youth. School programs available.
Take the Salmon Anglers' Pledge!
Landlocked salmon - tackle tips
Keep Getting The Lead Out! Protecting New Hampshire's Loons
- The Nonlead Tackle Advantage - Tackle tips to keep toxic lead out of the water
Take Me Fishing - fishing, boating and conservation info
"Alabama rig" - restricted use in N.H. fresh waters
Stream flow map - selected sites (from Fly Fishing in NH; data from USGS and dam operators)
Fisheries management
Fisheries management in New Hampshire
- Warmwater fisheries
- Coldwater fisheries
- Large lake fisheries
- Hatchery program
- Fish habitat program
- Fish conservation program
Rules and regulations
Other fishing resources
Fishing Seasons- species and dates in brief
Becoming a licensed N.H. fishing guide
Angler's Guide to Landowner Relations
Baitfish species and import rules
Saltwater Fishing - Recreational and Commercial
Commercial Fish Hatcheries in NH
anglersurvey.com - Take a quick online survey from our partners at Southwick Associates and enter to win a $100 gift certificate
Need-to-know fish info!
Salmon and Brown Trout: Know the Difference!
Aquatic Nuisance Species in New Hampshire
Is it safe to eat the fish? - Current fish consumption guidelines for:
The Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Program - Your purchase of angling equipment supports fisheries management and restoration.



