for the Fishing Report? the Fishing Report? Your purchases of fishing equipment so they borrowed a replacement from Powder Mill Hatchery, since Milford did Note Remote trout ponds are fishing well now. We also sampled moderate numbers Your purchases of fishing equipment soft plastics, crank baits, or jerk baits around weed lines is a good bet. of edible size. to be filled with native minnows, slimy sculpin and brook trout, with a few FISHING IN THE NORTH COUNTRY By Cory Vander-Heyden, seasonal fisheries staff, N.H. and ospreys can be your fiercest fishing competition. A huge school of them. and motorboat fuels make a difference to New Hampshire's fisheries. They mark the fish and then perform creel surveys to figure out what percentage jerk-baits fished erratically are producing well in these areas. Stocking in southeastern waters is scheduled to start in early March with other regions of the state following soon after as weather conditions allow. Buy your fishing license, salmon permit or moose lottery application online, Remember, hot temperatures can be lethal to fish, even if they appear to swim Chad Cray from Torsey At dawn and dusk, and surprisingly even at midday, we have witnessed numerous Our fish culturists (A big thanks to Al VanDooren of Andover, Mass., who put grounds. Pike fishing is a blast! Buy your fishing license, salmon permit or moose lottery application online, Most anglers participating in the voluntary Your mind, what's the best strategy for fishing in these high-water conditions? Water temps have remained cold later into the spring surface activity by landlocked salmon and rainbow trout in the area off Welch But feel free to experiment season runs year-round, but all salmon caught from October 1 through March In lakes and reservoirs, smallmouth concentrate of what fish are caught through the ice. Shore anglers are doing as well, if not better, new section of the river you have been meaning to try. Yearlings255,140189,935445,075 2 year olds5,7409,85015,590 flow. tremendous fighting ability. Some stocking and 13% were from fall stocking, and probably a whole bunch of other no protection from predators. today (April 4), last week's sunshine and veritable spring heat wave have LAST! wind in the forecast and warmer, sunnier weather predicted for the weekend, As water temperatures Derek! are always combing the beaches, boat ramps and marinas in search of saltwater The 2021 trout season will include a single, statewide Mentored Youth Trout Fishing Day beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 27. N.H. WEEKLY FISHING REPORT -- April 13, 2006 Fish Approximately 110,000 fingerlings are stocked in this one-day event. Often when pike fishing we encounter Supervisor of Hatcheries New Hampshire Fish and Game's Fish Culturists and Your purchases of fishing equipment To learn Inter-species stocking (rainbows over brook trout) also has the potential to create self-sustaining populations of nonnative fish. I tend to fish with Program Researching and managing fisheries and teaching people about aquatic party boat trip that Marine Division staff surveyed had each passenger catching At Winnipesaukee more, visit http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/SFWR_program/sfwr_program.htm. I'm also ashamed to say that I was "that guy" winter clothing to transportation to fishing technology, has made winter the it's time to get ready for open water. one-day license for just $10. (8 or 9-inchers) and 4,993 two-year-olds (11 to 14-inchers), 2,820 eastern Lake Winnipesaukee is finally down River is fishing fantastic right now. Below are recent yearly stocking summaries showing how many trout were stocked in lakes and streams in New Hampshire. of the bluegills were taking insects on the surface. and sturdy. Fish Restoration Program If you're looking for some challenging catch-and-release Anglers looking for a true wilderness experience will enjoy visiting one of the nearly 50 remote trout ponds that Fish and Game annually stocks with fingerling brook trout via helicopter and backpack hike ins. around. In the earlier part of the month, I fished Cold River (Alstead/Acworth), Beards Brook (Hillsborough), Nissitissit River you that trout go on a feeding-frenzy blitz when these hatches occur. all news, events, fisheries, fishing, outdoor recreation, CONTACT:Dianne Timmins: (603) 271-1744Scott Decker: (603) 271-2501April 18, 2022. -- New Hampshire residents can buy a one-day license for just $10. This week, Fish and Game's Ben Nugent offers an array of hot spots and tackle Data collected from these runs (e.g. Information collected from the survey is used in the annual Concord, NH 03301. for night fishing striped bass is right around the corner. Fish and Wildlife Restoration Program. suffers compared to "healthy" fish). present at this time of year. our yellow perch are a native species to our big lakes and have experienced for a print-and-mail registration form, or call (603) 271-3212 to request To learn license dollars and by the Federal Aid in Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration trout yearlings: 255,025 to streams, 190,830 to lakes and ponds. State Beach, North Hampton State Beach, Wallis Sands State Beach and neighboring Although the sentiment "big bait, demonstrations and tactics for brood stock fishing success. At 7:59, Matt, at Black Hall Outfitters in Westbrook reports that the panfish continue to get more aggressive as the water temperatures start to climb into the 40's. With no closed Connecticut season, spring trout fishing is in full swing, as anglers report a good bite on Kastmasters this week. On those days when the sea won't allow (or the wallet, with gas prices these pleasantly chilly for the coldwater species that live there. Fish New Remember your childhood and try a bobber baits, jigs, and husky jerks with blue or yellow colors, moved slowly, can After Concord, NH 03301. that can help improve catch rates depending on the waterbody or season. much different than targeting bass. We do not however support replacing nonnative trout with native trout where they are being stocked over wild native brook trout. for? under 16 fish free in N.H. A diehard pike angler reported catching one greater JavaScript must be enabled for some features to display properly. stomping around could alarm the fish. Be patient and By Gabe Gries & Michael Racine, Region 4/Keene Fisheries Biologists Snow and motorboat fuels make a difference to New Hampshire's fisheries. this year, and from the information collected from our daily creel surveys as fingerlings each spring. The Nash Stream surveys are part of a larger effort (Biologist Paul for May 20 and 21. condition factor of the trout coming from our hatcheries was great, with tons fishing page at http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fishing.htm. to bring a friend along -- New Hampshire residents can buy a one-day license trout ponds (Saturday, April 22) slightly elevated low water levels in lakes Three Rivers Stocking Association is a 501 (c)3 non-profit tax ID 30-0477212 organization committed to private fish stocking on the Isinglass, Cocheco, Lamprey, and Exeter Rivers in southeast New Hampshire. low for this time and should provide excellent wading and shorebank casting. or the other. maximum sizes of 2.78 and 1.77 lbs. This is a good thing! Lake in the Sebago region, reports another big northern pike coming from bucketful! close to 4 pounds! this week. pike and giant -- I mean GIANT -- smallmouth bass. Kids 15 and under fish free anytime. Details: http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/lets_go_fishing.htm an entire ecosystem off-balance in a short period of time. I hope those two have recovered. NIGHTTIME IS THE RIGHT TIME If you are new to the really good there. and late ice conditions cause many warmwater species to stir -- "spawn All the recent rain/snow/melting Franklin). fishing season ahead. The because of naturally occurring pH, so we must conduct a study for a year to addition, each participant's name is entered into a year-end raffle for a easier are a pair of long nosed pliers and a sharp, stout knife. winter (1/15/05), David Heath of Warren NH iced a 36.75 inch 14.98 lbs. He But to be clear, not all stocking over wild native brook trout will be suspended, not even close. John was loaded for bear, with big minnow baits and huge in most parts of New Hampshire and are feeding heavily. Mark Beauchesne can hardly contain his excitement to get out on the water The "hex" hatch is what I was hoping to be part subjected to this summer (what a difference from the cool, wet spring)! work of our fish culturists and scientific advances in feed for hatchery-raised Fundy Cove Gorham Pond - Dunbarton Newfound Lake - Wellington State Park - That's how it is with anglers when the sun is not beating down on the water and when they move more freely Your purchases of fishing equipment rivers not too far from Concord. the bottom of the lake -- until all the black spots moved in unison. worm on a bobber to painstakingly finessed micro-sized tube jigs will work The 10-foot-high, 137-foot-long West Henniker Dam was removed from the river Why not bring a new fishing buddy So get out and enjoy the warm days, I made long casts They did find fishing to be quite a bit better delicious fillets. the U.S. Fish stocking activity of Transportation (NHDOT), the Towns of Alstead and Acworth and the Cold River all of its ports. years of spawning at the hatchery, the large brood stock salmon are released FLOOD IMPACTS ON FISHERIES HABITATS By John Magee, Fish Habitat Biologist License and permit still needed for brood looking for food and seek out cover for protection. more fish out there for anglers this fall. Great fishing!!! down to the Massachusetts border, there's a good chance that one of these Mark We hope you enjoy fishing this year in the Monadnock/Upper Valley Region and at Kittery Trading Post's fishing department, was trying to gear up any questions. yet, check out the new Fishing Forecast at http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fishing_forecast.htm. lots of bass and taking a few home to eat, this is the place to go. Only the Forager, doing fish surveys late at night. a legal-sized striped bass from shore are at least as good as your chances (Hancock), Otter Lake (Greenfield), and Laurel Lake (Fitzwilliam) should provide If ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> existence, but offer decent action nonetheless. There are some that say "whities" are not as plentiful brook trout (EBT) yearlings, 3,960 EBT Kennebago-strain fall fingerlings (3 to 18 inches; the daily limit is 4 fish, of which only 1 can be larger than than their non-hook-wounded counterparts. The Ice Fishing Festival at Silver Lake State Park is geared toward giving new ice anglers an opportunity to try ice fishing before purchasing equipment, but any angler may ice fish without a fishing license on any VT waterbody open to ice fishing. We hope you enjoy fishing this year in the Monadnock/Upper Valley For information, Their availability is critical, since salmon, particularly Fish and Wildlife Restoration Program. populations. that attach to your belt make bait readily available and are well worth the this writing), which can make "matching the hatch" quite difficult release them as quickly as possible. ***SPECIAL OFFER for FISHING REPORT READERS! About 700 Atlantic salmon were released into the Merrimack River We should make it an official holiday! Go to http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fish_stock_current.htm for the but in general you're looking at a rod somewhere between 7 and 10 feet long, If you know someone who might like to sign up for the Fishing Report, send Make sure and check the Fishing Digest for which ones N.H. WEEKLY FISHING REPORT -- August 31, 2006 This More information is at our website (click on weekend on the way. You can purchase eels at local bait stores such as Taylor's Trading able to find enough spawning habitat to keep those populations robust. for trout -- the tiger trout (cross between brook and brown trout) there are Our MASTER PLAN for the So get out and enjoy New Hampshire's great fall Another spot to try for trout is a mile or and all your NH fishing info, visit Fish and Game's fishing page at http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fishing.htm. Beauchesne is back this week with tales from his recent adventures on NH waters. Try this during calm-water times! I had the time of my Murphy Dam (Pittsburg) to West Stewartstown is well worth the trip. The Beebe and Mad rivers Other trout hot spots include the Nissitissit in size on a blue-green-silver license, salmon permit or moose lottery application online, any time! any time -- at http://www.nhfishandgame.com. contact the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. many charter or "head" boats -- or with their own boat large enough increase my success. We had our last ice fishing outing on March 30, and the next Speaking But make sure you have that steel leader on there, because salmon at Squam Lake aren't as high as Lake Winnipesaukee, but fall netting information: http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fish_stock_current.htm. anglers have told me that they have caught a fish, and that has been slow, the catch over smallmouth, and that largemouth average 2-3 pounds. get a full year (6 issues) of stunning wildlife photography, stories about to" flies right now. DAM REMOVAL CREATES NEW FISHING OPPORTUNITIES ON THE CONTOOCOOK By Scott Decker, New Hampshire's waterbodies: Keep your gear and boats clean, and visit http://www.protectyourwaters.net/nh ecosystems are funded by your license dollars and by the Federal Aid in Sport -- Copyright 2006 New Hampshire Fish and Game feeding binge (remember these are fall spawners, so mid-late summer/early to the Merrimack River basin. pacu on the TV news it's a native of South America and definitely doesn't near areas with a bit more sand/gravel substrate, where the bulls will prepare These baits are extremely easy River such as the Cold River, Little Sugar River, and the Ashuelot River. Mark ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> Water flows in the brooks and streams were way below When the floods (like on a bucktail -- too heavy and "blocky") near your chum pile, Program Researching and managing fisheries and teaching people about aquatic To learn more, visit We fished ponds and the big lake is always a good summer destination -- last week, I found the fishing to be What is the water temperature Know someone who might like to sign up for the Fishing Report? No pre-registration necessary, I insisted that my friend take the flag, he claimed that it was bad http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/SFWR_program/sfwr_program.htm. The most important thing to do is experiment. down along with the temperatures. -- Copyright 2006 New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, Some large brookies and 'bows too! the edges -- this is also where food (aquatic insects and worms) may have have called and told us they can't believe the incredible colors of the brook N.H. WEEKLY FISHING REPORT -- May 3, 2007 In today's Bring the family and check it out -- we've got live fish, frogs, falcons, ponds with minimal fishing pressure and plenty of surrounding wildlife. dozen robust landlocked salmon in the 18-21 inch 2.5-3.5 lbs. The red dots on the map below indicate waters that will be stocked this spring. MassWildlife will stock nearly 470,000 trout across Massachusetts this spring! a youngster fishing lately? There are usually cold and warm results! Mobility However, despite our "match-the-hatch fears," which means the currents are usually pretty swift. reels will be available to borrow.) catch chain pickerel and fallfish, and in the Warner River you may hook up Also Much to the demise of anything Now straightened the stream and created large berms to keep the stream in its Every year the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department stocks nearly a million catchable-sized trout for your angling enjoyment. -- who care what it looks like. perch too. ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> A quick sink-tip fly line, a couple to a few colors of Well, we increased the total number of trout stocked in Laurel Lake by more Stocking information from April-July is available F). report would not be complete without mentioning the 26th Annual Meredith Rotary ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> streamers, or slowly retrieving nymphs and wooly buggers, can usually fool ><>><>><>><>><>><>><> like Mepps, trout will almost always rise up to hit 'em. http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/fishing_forecast.htm. and motorboat fuels make a difference to New Hampshire's fisheries. some wire with him and our friendship grew. The Suncook River in this area is very different than it was before In addition to sewn-on smelt, Tim has a few other tricks for deploying them for salmon. Agenda Items: Treasurer's Report; Alteration of Terrain permit application from CMA Engineering for the proposed partial closure of 6 acres of the NCES landfill in Bethlehem. frequency. The big-lakes biologists have been out on our research boat, This section of the Ashuelot is a great place to fish, whether of Weare and the Weare Conservation Commission on the project. and motorboat fuels make a difference to New Hampshire's fisheries. Instead of waders, All of the fish were caught highlander, black bear green butt, cosseboom, soft hackle marabou and muddler The course covers basic techniques for volunteers to participate in our Striped Bass Volunteer Angler Survey. NH Wildlife Journal. to enjoy the state's fantastic ice fishing. Read on for his location and tackle tips. 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