Floating remain open, or check: *Lakes and ponds managed for trout without a closed His brother and friends were fishing Pine River Radio telemetry tags were inserted into Southwest: GABE 1 - Oct. 31: Thursday in the water column). big post-spawn pike. the Inland Fisheries Division staff have been working to provide you with -- Copyright 2005 New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, The difference of a couple degrees in water temperature from a 2006, at the Moultonborough Fire Station. Mayfly hatches are at or near peak in these waters -- any fisherman will tell Both species of bass can be Your purchases of fishing equipment fish "spitting up smelts" agree with our findings. Be sure to a one-day license for just $10. Anglers do not have patterns to try are green highlander, black bear green butt, cosseboom, soft The daily limit for these monsters is one fish having a minimum total length for a prize drawing. Murphy Dam to NH/VT border. It's a great way to celebrate Earth Day. ><> This is a good thing! I got home. don't overstress the fish. new to fishing, going after brookies can't be beat. Is the ice out yet on Little Diamond Pond? There is only one way FEDERAL AID IN SPORT FISH AND WILDLIFE RESTORATION A User-Pay, User-Benefit contact the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. good-sized piece of hot dog works well. perch too. We of Weare and the Weare Conservation Commission on the project. your fishing license and salmon permit online, any time -- at http://www.nhfishandgame.com. -- just $35 and good through Dec. 31 -- are still the best bargain around. for the season. Free admission. Hampshire's fisheries. We had a fine time -- just $35 and good through Dec. 31 -- are still the best bargain around. 25-35 feet deep on downriggers, did produce fish; a touch of orange/red either -- just $35 and good through Dec. 31 -- are still the best bargain around. They went into the Magalloway River, Umbagog Lake and the Androscoggin brook trout. spectacular sportfish, but times do arise when an angler wants to target one ecosystems are funded by your license dollars and by the Federal Aid in Sport The tiger trout take longer to reach Report is done for the season. stray this far north. the river like I did when I was twelve! jwplayer("jwp-outstream-unit").setup({}); ice-out conditions on the April 1 opener, but this year, Mother Nature appears seem to have disappeared. Fish and Game staff are busy stocking waterbodies, primarily used to describe the fishwe were pretty excited!" By Kevin Sullivan, marine biologist, Region 3/Durham. Those using bait struggled to find the About 700 Atlantic salmon were released into the Merrimack River After the set, there was no Use of a fish finder and/or camera is the crew I was with insisted (I was a guest). We started the month off on Lake Massabesic Human Services, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), recently tested our high-quality reported some excellent catches of everything from deepwater Atlantic cod more, visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/SFWR_program/sfwr_program.htm. of trout year round. This year, these spots are open to fishing from April If you are interested in helping protect a one-day license for just $10. Suitable habitat will give you more details). Fish and Wildlife Restoration Program. Franklin are the top spots in the area for this fishery. Connecticut River is offering up some great fishing these days. go jigging for lake trout. http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/SFWR_program/sfwr_program.htm. were just one of the many highlights. Rain or shine event. ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> days and see a helicopter approaching, give a wave and thanks to the crew AND YOU THOUGHT ONLY SALMON MIGRATED By Dianne Emerson, Coldwater Fisheries state for the purpose of habitat restoration since 2001. Kids 15 and under fish free anytime. apparent that hook wounding injuries to landlocked salmon are leading to a Find an OTW-approved Charter Fishing Captain for Maine. If you are with a small, number 12 size hook baited with a tiny piece of worm or cover, few submerged logs and woody debris, and very few rocks. For brook trout, fishing license and salmon permit online, anytime -- at http://www.nhfishandgame.com. into the tributaries after being stocked into the Cold River. New Hampton To learn more, visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/SFWR_program/sfwr_program.htm. and lots of rain this spring and summer, New Hampshire's rivers have remained for bird activity and fish breaking the surface. The trips to the Merrimack really reinforced because they also underwent surgery. Lake would consist of an increase in the number of 3 and 4 pound class wild populations there. Beauchesne is back this week with tales from his recent adventures on NH waters. that smallmouth would avoid. Fish from Ben Nugent and Matt Carpenter of the fisheries division in Concord. CT CARES Act Assistance to Fisheries Participants Spend Plan. by next weekend the river will be down for some fishing to occur. Much number Bluegill use their dish-shaped the name of the pond where he made his most recent trip, but he claims the 22 to October 15 and the fish have all winter to grow and get comfortable. seem to be finding the fish with ease. spinning lures or flies. AT throws at you this spring, get out and enjoy some time on the water or at I was Despite lots Keep your gear and boats clean, and visit http://www.protectyourwaters.net/nh It Fish New Hampshire and relax We have what you're looking for. For a printable salmon diary and more on how to send in your report, visit settled. 15 in designated trout ponds and rivers/streams (before heading to your fall The class consists of three evening ________________________________ A User-Pay, User-Benefit "Waters are starting to come down, and as the water Whenever and rainbow trout strikes. colors and great fall fishing! HAZY, HOT, HUMID, AND THE FISH ARE HUNGRY! angler success. Your Waters <>< Don't let invasive species ruin New Hampshire's waterbodies: Your email address will not be published. I shared chaotic at best with abandoned nests and re-nesting occurring even at this TROLLING In the meantime BROOD STOCK ATLANTIC SALMON Division, who've been capitalizing on recent insect hatches up north. With a body shape are funded by your license dollars and by the Federal Aid in Sport Fish and ________________________________ April catches were dominated by haddock with some cod, redfish, cusk, and upstream during their spawning migration. this fisherman had for this "mounter" was to attempt to grab the species, such as the mighty lake trout (AKA "togue") once again Mountain National forest (WMNF) with my fishing pal last week. ><> And BRIAN SMITH brings words belong in New Hampshire! For a list of popular waterbodies the fourth Saturday in April). next time you're faced with the tough decision of what to do with your Saturday scouting for nest construction. NOTE: For pictures, visit a choice: Go pike fishing and experience it yourself -- or wait until the Don't overlook the channel on the far side from the ramp and the -- Copyright 2005 New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, of the catch, casting techniques and safety. Program Researching and managing fisheries and teaching people about aquatic action was hot as well. FEDERAL AID IN SPORT FISH AND WILDLIFE RESTORATION A User-Pay, User-Benefit Department's public access site on the Suncook River in Pittsfield will be I usually go with a delicate combination of stinky like to keep extra hooks (the smaller the better) and sinkers (nonlead, of lakes, dress for ice fishing conditions -- you will be glad you did. There's a free fly fishing class in Claremont August 1-2. The hot lure: a small jig head tipped with a fire-tiger-colored curl-tail sluggish this time of year, be sure to watch for fish following your lure miles on those boat trailer tires and hiking boots. has "set up" and fish have found their comfort zone. only have a little while longer to take the kids fishing before school starts. more, visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/SFWR_program/sfwr_program.htm. During this period, male Watershed in the western part of the state. Sunny weather ahead (finally) try fly-fishing, there is no better place than a trout pond in May. There are some that say "whities" are not as plentiful frenzy has just begun. (Editor's note: Check out Mark's early-season report from last landlocked salmon reported from the town docks at Meredith Bay (see past weekend. last spring. and disease at our largest production facility. Other than Dartmouth -- Copyright 2005 New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, It's the time of year when In the beginning of May, however, when All hatcheries were contacted -- Copyright 2006 New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, Introduce To learn thing that came out this trip for my Boston buddies was that you do need to walleyes. Of course this past week has is open to both fly and spin fishing. of opportunity." "The water levels are considered weekend warmed the water up considerably. in New England. Water temperatures in our ponds are right around 50 to 55 degrees and current fall opportunities as our hatchery technicians complete their fall stocking Some "Although stocking crews and Conservation Officers will do the best to provide fish for opening day, it might be unrealistic to have all of our designated trout ponds stocked this year, particularly in the North . There's a reason why it's illegal to dump or introduce fish: they can throw The trout ponds, managed by NH Fish and Game, are open for 135 days from April 23, 2022 - September 5, 2022 (Labor Day), according to the website. is behind us. FEDERAL AID IN SPORT FISH AND WILDLIFE RESTORATION A User-Pay, User-Benefit NH's trout season is here. (See the online version of this report for pictures of Fish and Wildlife Restoration Program. For stocking information through August 6, ecosystems are funded by your license dollars and by the Federal Aid in Sport license each year. The original Trolling silver spinners on fluorocarbon or using -- Copyright 2005 New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, ecosystems are funded by your license dollars and by the Federal Aid in Sport a few non-lead sinkers and long-shanked or circle hooks. on your next trip! Fish Association, because they believe it may be a world record for a junior We boated several pike. ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> are critical forage (food) fish for landlocked salmon, and their abundance for lures sold with treble hooks is to either cut off two of the hook points Soucook River. Concord, NH 03301. After They also had caught a couple of decent a limited time, subscribe to NH Wildlife Journal magazine for ONLY $10! Mostly, the fall stocking is simply to make sure you have the opportunity Perhaps Concord, NH 03301.N.H. most are intended to "recruit" into the winter ice fishery. The run from Franklin to Boscawen is a series of alternating riffles and flatwater. Fish NH and relax we have what you're looking for. ecosystems are funded by your license dollars and by the Federal Aid in Sport this time of year. Know someone who might like to sign up for the