Fishing in New Hampshire

140 verified fishing spots across New Hampshire, with fish species, bait recommendations, best fishing times, public access details, and official regulations.

Top fishing spots in New Hampshire

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Wild River

Bean's Purchase, NH· 44.3014, -71.0269
Brook Trout
Today's fishing
75.0Good
Best time
6:24 AM
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Harvey Lake

Northwood, NH· 43.2142, -71.2181
Black Crappie • Largemouth Bass • Smallmouth Bass
Today's fishing
78.0Good
Best time
6:22 AM
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Hothole Pond

Loudon, NH· 43.2758, -71.4789
Brook Trout • Rainbow Trout • Yellow Perch
Today's fishing
77.0Good
Best time
6:24 AM
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Tower Hill Pond

Candia, NH· 43.0889, -71.3664
Rainbow Trout • Brook Trout • Largemouth Bass
Today's fishing
85.0Very Good
Best time
6:23 AM
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Winnicut River

Greenland, NH· 43.0361, -70.8717
Rainbow Trout • Brook Trout • Striped Bass
Today's fishing
83.0Very Good
Best time
6:21 AM
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Simms Stream

Columbia, NH· 44.8239, -71.5583
Brook Trout • Brown Trout
Today's fishing
81.0Very Good
Best time
6:27 AM
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South Pond

Stark, NH· 44.6292, -71.3656
Brook Trout • Rainbow Trout • Brown Bullhead
Today's fishing
82.0Very Good
Best time
6:26 AM
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Contoocook Lake

Jaffrey, NH· 42.8256, -72.0125
Black Crappie • White Perch • Largemouth Bass +more
Today's fishing
80.0Very Good
Best time
6:25 AM
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Piscassic River

Newfields, NH· 43.0456, -70.9389
Rainbow Trout • Brook Trout • Largemouth Bass
Today's fishing
77.0Good
Best time
6:21 AM
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Laurel Lake

Fitzwilliam, NH· 42.7811, -72.1694
White Perch • Smallmouth Bass • Rainbow Trout
Today's fishing
85.0Very Good
Best time
6:25 AM
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Upper Hall Pond

Sandwich, NH· 43.9144, -71.5833
Brook Trout
Today's fishing
80.0Very Good
Best time
6:25 AM
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Scobie Pond

Londonderry, NH· 42.8756, -71.3411
Largemouth Bass • Black Crappie • Chain Pickerel
Today's fishing
83.0Very Good
Best time
6:22 AM

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Fishing regulations in New Hampshire

Always confirm current seasons, size limits, and license requirements with the official state wildlife agency before fishing.

New Hampshire Fish & Game — official regulations