2009 N.H. Freshwater Fishing Digest - New Hampshire Fish and ...

2009 Freshwater Fishing DigestIncluding dates 1/1/2009 through 12/31/2009State of New HampshireJohn H. Lynch, GovernorNew Hampshire Fish and Game Department11 Hazen Drive • Concord, New Hampshire 03301Glenn Normandeau, Executive DirectorBelknap CountyPatricia Costa, Sec./Treasurer(603) 470-8830Carroll CountyRobert Rowan(603) 284-6807Cheshire CountyRobert Phillipson, Jr., Chairman(603) 352-8336CoastalvacantCoos CountyTheodore A. Tichy(603) 449-2244Grafton CountySharon Guaraldi(603) 448-3250Fish and Game CommissionersHillsborough CountyWalter Morse(603) 464-3797Merrimack CountyEric Orff(603) 736-4663Rockingham CountyJames Ryan(603) 942-8579Strafford CountyMitchell E. Kalter, MD,Vice Chairman(603) 397-5457Sullivan CountyThomas H. Hubert(603) 863-9213Please note: The numbers on this page arethe home phone numbers of Fish and GameCommissioners. Please use discretion withthe timing of your calls.

NEW RULES FOR 2009n Added Lovell Lake (Wakefield), Merrymeeting Lake (NewDurham), Ossipee Lake (Freedom/Ossipee), WaukewanLake (Meredith), and Wentworth Lake (Wolfeboro) to thelist of waterbodies where the use of cusk fishing devices ispermitted.n All tributaries to Sunapee Lake closed to all fishing fromOctober 16 - May 31.n Derby Pond (Canaan/Orange), Bryant Pond (Dorchester)will be managed as “general regulation” waters (no closedseason).n Diamond River, Second College Grant (from the DeadDiamond River and Swift Diamond River confluence to themouth at the Magalloway River confluence), open to unlimitedharvest of black bass.n Contoocook River, Henniker (from a point 2,500 feet abovethe paper mill dam in West Henniker, marked by signs andwire, upstream approximately one mile to a point marked bysigns and wire) and Sugar River, Newport (from the KellyvilleBridge to the so-called Oak Street Bridge) – open fishingseason extended to November 30.n Removed bridle shiner from the list of live fish that can beused as bait.This program receives Federal financial assistance from the US Fish and Wildlife Service.Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of1975, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, The US Department of the Interiorand its bureaus prohibit discrimination on the bases of race, color, national origin, age,disability or sex (in educational programs). If you believe that you have been discriminatedagainst in any program, activity, or facility, or if you desire additional information pleasewrite to: The US Fish and Wildlife Service, Office for Diversity and Civil Rights Programs– External Affairs, 4040 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 130, Arlington, VA 22203.

CONTENTSLaw Enforcement Districts.....................................................2Important Telephone Numbers..............................................3How To Use This Book..........................................................4New Rules for 2009..............................................................6License Information and Fees...........................................8-11Definitions.......................................................................12-14Important Laws and Rules..............................................15-16Unlawful Actions..................................................................17General Fishing Rules..................................................18-21Special Waters Rules....................................................22-23Catch and Release..............................................................24Lakes and Ponds with Special Rules..............................25-49Rivers and Streams with Special Rules..........................51-64Fish Consumption Guidelines..............................................55Know the Difference Between Salmon and Trout...........66-67Atlantic Salmon Brood Stock Fishery...................................68Freshwater Smelt Rules.......................................................71Interstate Waters - NH/Maine.........................................72-77Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers......................................................79Ten Tips for Safe Boating....................................................80N.H. Marine Patrol...............................................................81Sunrise and Sunset Tables.............................................84-86Operation Game Thief.........................................................90

18 years of age, the parent or guardian of the applicant shall be aresident and present their valid N.H. driver's license or non-driver'spicture identification.Note: Any person who is no longer a legal resident of the state, butstill retains a valid N.H. driver’s license, is guilty of a misdemeanor ifhe/she tries to obtain a resident fishing, hunting or trapping licensebased on this driver’s license.Military LicensesN.H. residents who are regular active duty in the U.S. Army,Navy, Marines, Air Force, or Coast Guard permanently stationedoutside the state may be eligible for free temporary hunting andfishing licenses. Available at N.H. Fish and Game Headquartersin Concord; Region 1, 2 and 4 offices; or by mail or fax (603) 271-5829 (download an Active Duty Military License application fromthe Fish and Game website and send with duty orders). A copyof duty orders must be presented for verification. Call (603) 271-3422 for information.Non-resident military personnel on regular, active duty, and permanentlystationed in New Hampshire, may purchase licenses atN.H. resident rates.This digest, with enlarged type, is availablefor the visually impaired. For a free copycall the N.H. Fish and Game Dept., PublicAffairs Division at (603) 271-3211.

DEFINITIONSAngling: The taking of fish by line in hand or rod in hand to which isattached a cast of artificial flies, or an artificial bait, or hooks, or otherdevices for the attachment of bait. A person may use up to two lines.Rod holders are permitted.Bag and creel limit: The number or weight of any kind of wildlifepermitted to be killed in a specified time.Brook trout: Brook, Rainbow, Brown and Golden trout, Loch Leventrout and all their hybrids.Closed Season: That period of time during which fish, game, wild orfur-bearing animals or marine species may not be taken or killed, andall periods of time not included within the open season.Culling: The act of exchanging a fish for one of the same speciesalready in possession.Cusk fishing device: A device for storing line in a manner which isnot free-running and is securely attached to the device and to whichis attached a sinker, weighing at least one ounce, not more than6 inches above, and independent of, an attached single hook for bait.The weight must rest on the bottom of the lake.Fly: A hook dressed with feathers, hair, thread, tinsel or any similarmaterial to which no spinner, spoon or similar device is added.Fly-fishing: Fishing by trolling or casting with only fly rod, fly reel,and fly line combination with an artificial fly attached, and does notinclude the use of spinning, spincast, and casting rods and reels andlead core lines.Ice fishing: Taking freshwater fish during the open season throughman-made openings in the ice by the use of ice fishing devices.Ice fishing device: Any device used to take fish through the ice,including a tip-up, jig stick, rod in hand or handline, exclusive of acusk fishing device.Ice-in: That period when the surface of a body of water or a portionthereof is covered with sufficient ice to safely support a person.12

Inclusion of dates: Whenever a period is named during which anact is permitted or prohibited, both the first and second dates namedshall be included within such period.Man-made opening: A hole in the ice made by an ice cutting tool,including but not limited to augers, chisels, and saws. Man-madeopenings shall not include areas that remain ice-free due to currentand movement created by dock aerators and similar devices.Minimum length or minimum total length: The shortest total lengthof a fish allowed to be taken.Net: Any open fabric constructed of string, cord, thread, or wire knottedor woven together in such a way as to be capable of entraining orentrapping finfish.Open Season: That period of time during which wildlife may belegally taken or killed.Set line: An unattended line placed in the fresh waters of the state(including through the ice) for the purpose of taking fish, which is notunder the direct view and control of the person placing the line.Single hook artificial lure: An artificial lure with one single hookwith not more than 3 hook points.Snagging, snatching, or lifting: The taking or attempting to takeof any fish by foul hooking; that is, hooking the fish in any part of thebody other than inside the mouth.Take or Taking: Includes pursuing, shooting, hunting, killing, capturing,trapping, snaring, and netting wildlife, and all lesser acts, such asdisturbing, harrying, worrying, wounding, or placing, setting, drawing, orusing any net or other device commonly used to take wildlife, whetherthey result in taking or not. Includes every attempt to take and everyact of assistance to every other person in taking or attempting to takewildlife, provided that whenever taking is allowed by law, reference ishad to taking by lawful means and in lawful manner.Tip-up: A fishing device for storing line, designed to be set throughthe ice and to indicate when something has disturbed the bait attachedthereto.13

Total length: The greatest possible length of the fish with mouth closedand caudal (tail) fin rays squeezed together to give the maximum overallmeasurement. For all fish that have a total length limit, the head andtail must remain intact while on or leaving the waters of the state.Tributary: Any waters flowing directly or indirectly into a waterbody.Trout water: Water designated as trout water by the executive directorand subject to the provisions of RSA 206:10.This publication is partially paid for through the sale of advertising. The NewHampshire Fish and Game Department neither endorses products or services listednor accepts any liability arising from the use of products or services listed.Violation of any fishing rule or regulation will resultin the loss of the violator's license or privilege tofish in New Hampshire.www.trackerboats.comDover MarineRte. 108, 17 New Rochester Rd., Dover, NHExit 9 off Spaulding Turnpike. Turn left at Week's Crossing.603-742-5453 or 603-749-4211www.dovermarine.com • www.coveredbridgesports.comSun TrackerNitroMako TahoeEvinrudeE-Tec14

open SeasonNo closed seasonJanuary 1 to October 15dAILy Creel LimitNo limitNo limitNo closed seasonJanuary 1 to October 15No limitNo limitNo closed seasonJanuary 1 to October 15No closed seasonJanuary 1 to October 15June 16 to March 14June 16 to October 15March 15 to April 30 (Sunset to 12 midnight)June 16 to March 14March 15 to April 30 (Sunset to 12 midnight)2 fish2 fish2 fish2 fish2 Quarts/24 hours (Noon to Noon)2 Quarts/24 hours (Noon to Noon)2 Quarts/24 hours (Noon to Noon)No closed seasonMarch 1 to May 31March 1 to May 31January 1 to October 15March 1 to May 31March 1 to May 31No limitNo limitNo limitNo limitNo limitNo limit21

LAKES and PONDS with SPECIAL RULESDustin Pond, Wentworths Location(5 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Remote Walk-inEast Inlet, Pittsburg (92 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Cartop/Gravel at spillwayEcho Lake, Franconia (38 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Trailer/Gravel RampEthan Pond (Willey Pond), Bethlehem(6 acres)Species: EBTSeason: Fourth Saturday in Aprilthrough Labor Day.Methods: Single barbless hook,artificial lures/flies.Trout rules: Catch-and-release.Other Special rules: Managed forwild trout.Access: Remote Walk-inExeter Reservoir (Water Works Pond),Exeter (20 acres)Species: EBT,RTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Shoreline OnlyFalls Pond, Albany (8 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Remote Walk-inFerrin Pond, Weare (18 acres)Species: BTSpecial rules: Trout PondMotor restrictions: No motorsAccess: Walk-in/No RampFish Pond, Columbia (39 acres)Species: EBT,RT,LMBSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: TrailerFlat Mountain Pond, Waterville Valley(28 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondMotor restrictions: No motorsAccess: Remote Walk-inFour Mile Pond, Dixs Grant (48 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Remote Walk-inFrancis Lake, Pittsburg (1934 acres)Species: RT,BT,LLS,LT,ECPSpecial rules: Lake Trout and/orSalmonAdditional Rules: From April 1through September 30, theKEY TO FISH SPECIES:EBT = brook troutRT = rainbow troutBT = brown troutLLS = landlocked salmonLT = lake troutLW = lake whitefishSMB = smallmouth bassLMB = largemouth bassECP = chain pickerel31HP = horned pout (brown bullhead)WP = white perchBC = black crappieBG = bluegillNP = northern pike

LAKES and PONDS with SPECIAL RULESGuinea Pond, Sandwich (13 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Remote Walk-inHalfmile Pond, Enfield (9 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Remote Walk-inHall Pond, Lower, Sandwich (13 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondMotor restrictions: No motorsAccess: Remote Walk-inHall Pond, Middle, Sandwich (6 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondMotor restrictions: No motorsAccess: Remote Walk-inHall Pond, Upper, Sandwich (23 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Fly-fishing onlyMotor restrictions: No motorsAdditional Rules: No person shalltake brook trout 12 to 16 inchesin length. All brook trout 12 to16 inches shall be immediatelyreleased unharmed. The dailylimit for brook trout shall be 2 fish,of which only one may be over16 inches.Access: Cartop/No RampHarris Pond, Pittsburg (3 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: CartopHatch Pond (Hidden Pond), Eaton(19 acres)Species: EBT,YP,SF,HPSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: CartopHellgate Pond, Second College Grant(2 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Remote Walk-inHildreth Pond, Warren (38 acres)Species: EBT,BTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: CartopFastest Service in New England! Average turnaround time is 5 to 6 months.HILLSIDE TAXIDERMY STUDIOMuseum Quality at Affordable PricesP.O. Box 3522, Nashua, NH 03061 • (603) 883-0663State and Federal License1-888-883-0663 • www.home.comcast.net/~hillsidestudio33

LAKES and PONDS with SPECIAL RULESHogback Pond, Greenfield (19 acres)Species: EBT,HPSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: CartopHopkins Pond (Adder Pond), Andover(27 acres)Species: EBT,RTSpecial rules: Trout PondMotor restrictions: No motorsAccess: Cartop/Gravel RampHot Hole Pond, Concord/Loudon(27 acres)Species: EBT,RTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Trailer/RampHoyt Pond, Madbury (1 acre)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Fly-fishing onlyAccess: ShorebankHunkins Pond, Sanbornton (16 acres)Species: RT,BTSpecial rules: Trout PondMotor restrictions: No motorsAccess: Cartop/No RampHunts Pond, Hancock (50 acres)Species: EBT,BT,SMB,LMB,ECP,HPSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: CartopJacquith Pond, Pittsburg (1 acre)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Remote Walk-in34Jericho Lake, Berlin (127 acres)Species: LMB,HP,NP,BCSpecial rules:1) This water body is open to the takingof all species, except salmon,lake trout, and smelt, all yearroundby all legal methods.2) The daily limit for northern pikeis 3 fish.3) The minimum length for northernpike is 20 inches.Motor restrictions: No petroleummotors; electric motors nogreater than 3 HP; 5 MPH speedlimitAccess: TrailerJones Pond, Middleton (12 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Fly-fishing onlyAdditional Rule: The daily limit forbrook trout is 2 fish.Access: Remote Walk-inNote: As of fall 2006, Jones Ponddoes not have water because ofdam failure.Judd Pond, Clarksville (3 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Remote Walk-inKiah Pond, Sandwich (8 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: CartopLedge Pond, Madison (14 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout Pond

LAKES and PONDS with SPECIAL RULESMotor restrictions: No motorsAccess: CartopLime Pond, Columbia (15 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Fly-fishing onlyAdditional Rules: No person shalltake brook trout 12 to 16 inchesin length. All brook trout 12 to16 inches shall be immediatelyreleased unharmed. The dailylimit for brook trout shall be 2 fish,of which only one may be over16 inches.Access: Remote Walk-inLittle Pond, Sandwich (21 acres)Species: EBT,LMB,ECP,HPSpecial rules: Trout PondMotor restrictions: No motorsAccess: RampLonesome Lake, Lincoln (12 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Remote Walk-inLong Pond, Benton (96 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: TrailerLong Pond, Eaton (24 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: CartopLong Pond, Errol (33 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: CartopLong Pond, Lempster (121.3 acres)Species: EBT,LMB,HPSpecial rules: Trout PondMotor restrictions: 6 MPH speedlimit near islandsAccess: Beach/Gravel RampLong Pond, Millsfield (27.92 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: CartopLong Pond (Coniston Lake), Croydon(130 acres)Species: EBT,RT,RSSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: CartopLong Pond, Pelham (NH-MA InterstateWater)Species: LMB,ECP,YP,WP,HP,BC,BG,HPRules: General Fishing RulesAccess: CartopKEY TO FISH SPECIES:EBT = brook troutRT = rainbow troutBT = brown troutLLS = landlocked salmonLT = lake troutLW = lake whitefishSMB = smallmouth bassLMB = largemouth bassECP = chain pickerel35HP = horned pout (brown bullhead)WP = white perchBC = black crappieBG = bluegillNP = northern pike

LAKES and PONDS with SPECIAL RULESLucas Pond, Northwood (40 acres)Species: EBT,RT,BT,TT (tiger trout)Special rules: Trout PondMotor restrictions: No motorsAccess: CartopMillsfield Pond, Big, Millsfield(164 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: TrailerMeader Pond (Wachipauka), Warren(28 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondMotor restrictions: No motorsAccess: Remote Walk-inMerrymeeting Lake, New Durham(1233 acres)Species: RT,LLS,LT,SMB,ECP,HPSpecial rules: Lake Trout and/orSalmonAccess: Trailer/RampMiddle Pond, Pittsburg (8 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondMotor restrictions: No motorsAccess: CartopMillen Lake, Washington (134 acres)Species: EBT,RT,BT,SMB,ECP,HPSpecial rules: Trout PondMotor restrictions: 10 MPH speedlimit certain timesAccess: Beach/Gravel RampKEY TO FISH SPECIES:EBT = brook troutRT = rainbow troutBT = brown troutLLS = landlocked salmonLT = lake troutLW = lake whitefishSMB = smallmouth bassLMB = largemouth bassECP = chain pickerel36Millsfield Pond, Little (Moose Pond),Millsfield (29 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Fly-fishing onlyAccess: Remote Walk-inMirror Lake, Whitefield/Dalton(54 acres)Species: EBT,RT,BT,LMB,ECP,HPSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Boat LaunchMonomonac Lake, Rindge (NH-MAInterstate Water)Species:LMB,SMB,BC,BG,ECP,WP,HPRules: General Fishing RulesAccess: TrailerMoose Falls Flowage, Pittsburg(25 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondMotor restrictions: No motorsAccess: CartopMoose Pond, Pittsburg (10 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Fly-fishing onlyHP = horned pout (brown bullhead)WP = white perchBC = black crappieBG = bluegillNP = northern pike

LAKES and PONDS with SPECIAL RULESMotor restrictions: No motorsAccess: CartopMorey Pond, Andover (7 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: CartopMount William Pond, Weare(32 acres)Species: EBT,RTSpecial rules: Trout PondMotor restrictions: No petroleumpowered motorsAccess: Trailer/Gravel RampMountain Pond, Brookfield (12 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAdditional Rules: No person shalltake brook trout 12 to 16 inchesin length. All brook trout 12 to16 inches in length shall be immediatelyreleased unharmed intothe waters from which taken. Thedaily limit for brook trout shall be2 fish, of which only one may beover 16 inches. Only single hookartificial lures and flies shall beused and all hooks shall be barblessor have all barbs pinched.Access: Remote Walk-inMountain Pond, Chatham (124 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondMotor restrictions: No motorsAccess: Remote Walk-inMountain Pond, Lyman (6 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Remote Walk-inMud Pond, Easton (4 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: CartopMunn Pond, Errol (45 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: CartopNathan Pond, Dixville (22 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Remote Walk-in“A Northwoods Tradition”on Back Lake, Pittsburg, NH 03592Trout & Salmon FishingFly Fishing School – Guides – Hunting800-835-6343www.TallTimber.com37

LAKES and PONDS with SPECIAL RULESNewfound Lake, Bristol/Bridgewater/Alexandria/Hebron(4450 acres)Species: RT,LLS,LT,SMB,ECP,HPSpecial rules: Lake Trout and/orSalmonMotor restrictions: 6 MPH in someareas; other restrictionsAccess: Multiple access sites andtypesAdditional Rules: The minimumlength for lake trout is 15 inches.The area of the lake that lieswithin 500 feet of CockermouthRiver and Fowler River shall beclosed to all fishing from Oct. 16through Dec. 31.Nubanusit Lake, Hancock/Nelson(722 acres)Species: RT,LLS,LT,SMB,ECP,HPSpecial rules: Lake Trout and/orSalmonAdditional Rules: From April 1through September 30, thecombined daily limit for lake trout,salmon, brook trout, rainbow trout,brown trout, and their hybrids is 4fish, of which no more than 2 fishmay be lake trout and/or salmon.There is no minimum length forbrook trout, rainbow trout, browntrout or their hybrids. Yellow perchcannot be used for bait.Access: TrailerOliverian Pond, Benton (33 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondMotor restrictions: No motorsAccess: CartopOrange Pond, Orange (24 acres)Species: EBT,RTSpecial rules: Trout PondMotor restrictions: No petroleummotorsAccess: Beach/RampOssipee Lake, Freedom/Ossipee (3092acres)Species: RT,LLS,LT,SMB,LMB,ECP,HP,WPSpecial rules: Lake Trout and/orSalmonAdditional Rules: The area of thelake that lies within 500 feet ofBearcamp River shall be closedto all fishing from Oct. 16 throughDec. 31.Motor restrictions: Headway speedin some areas; other restrictionsAccess: Multiple access sitesPeaked Hill Pond, Thornton (15 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Remote Walk-inPerch Pond, Campton (45 acres)Species: EBT,RT,HPSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: CartopPerch Pond, Lisbon (16 acres)Species: RT,NPSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: CartopPerry Pond, Pittsburg (12 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Fly-fishing onlyAccess: Cartop38

LAKES and PONDS with SPECIAL RULESPhillips Pond, Odell (56 acres)Species: EBTSpecial Rules: Trout PondAccess: Cartop - subject to gatesand barsPike Pond, Stark (14 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: CartopPleasant Lake, New London(602 acres)Species: EBT,LLS,SMB,ECP,HPSpecial rules: Trout PondAdditional Rules: Use or possessionof rainbow smelt for bait shall bepermitted.Access: Trailer/RampPleasant Pond (Waukeena Lake),Danbury (56 acres)Species: EBT,RTSpecial rules: Trout PondMotor restrictions: No petroleumpowered boatsAccess: Trailer/Gravel RampPond of Safety, Randolph (18 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondMotor restrictions: No motorsAccess: CartopProfile Lake, Franconia (13 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Fly-fishing onlyAdditional Rules: No person shalltake brook trout 12 to 16 inchesin length. All brook trout 12 to16 inches shall be immediatelyreleased unharmed. The dailylimit for brook trout shall be 2 fish,of which only one may be over16 inches.Access: CartopProvince Pond, Chatham (10 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Remote Walk-inRand Pond, Goshen (48 acres)Species: EBT,RTSpecial rules: Trout PondMotor restrictions: 10 HP or lessAccess: Trailer/RampRobbins Pond, Rindge (NH-MAInterstate Water)Species: LMB,SMBRules: General Fishing RulesRocky Pond, Wentworth (20 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Remote Walk-inKEY TO FISH SPECIES:EBT = brook troutRT = rainbow troutBT = brown troutLLS = landlocked salmonLT = lake troutLW = lake whitefishSMB = smallmouth bassLMB = largemouth bassECP = chain pickerel39HP = horned pout (brown bullhead)WP = white perchBC = black crappieBG = bluegillNP = northern pike

LAKES and PONDS with SPECIAL RULESRound Pond, Errol (42 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: CartopRound Pond, Pittsburg (59 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: CartopRussell Pond, Woodstock (41 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondMotor restrictions: No motorsAccess: Trailer/RampSaco Lake, Carroll (7 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Fly-fishing onlyAccess: ShorebankSaltmarsh Pond, Gilford (40 acres)Species: EBT,RTSpecial rules: Trout PondMotor restrictions: No petroleummotors; no wake areaAccess: Trailer/RampSand Pond (Echo Lake), Marlow/Lempster(161 acres)Species: EBT,BT,SMB,HPSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Trailer/RampSawyer Pond, Livermore (40 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondMotor restrictions: No motorsAccess: Remote Walk-inSawyer Pond, Little, Livermore(11 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Remote Walk-inScott Bog, Pittsburg (88 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Fly-fishing onlyMotor restrictions: No motorsAccess: CartopSessions Pond, Dummer (41 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Remote Walk-inShaw Pond (Shawtown), Freedom(15 acres)Species: EBT,LMBSpecial rules: Fly-fishing onlyAdditional Rules: No person shalltake brook trout 12 to 16 inchesin length. All brook trout 12 to16 inches shall be immediatelyreleased unharmed. The dailylimit for brook trout shall be 2 fish,of which only one may be over16 inches.Motor restrictions: No petroleummotorsAccess: CartopShehan Flowage Pond, Clarksville(19 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Remote Walk-in40

LAKES and PONDS with SPECIAL RULESShoal Pond, Lincoln (5 acres)Species: EBTSeason: Fourth Saturday in Aprilthrough Labor Day.Methods: Single barbless hook,artificial lures/flies.Trout rules: Catch-and-release.Other Special rules: Managed forwild trout.Access: Remote Walk-inSignal Pond, Errol (5 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Remote Walk-inSilver Lake, Madison (995 acres)Species: RT,LT,LW,SMB,ECP,HPSpecial rules: Lake Trout and/orSalmonAccess: TrailerSilver Lake, Nelson/Harrisville(333 acres)Species: RT,LT,SMB,ECP,HPSpecial rules: Lake Trout and/orSalmonAdditional Rules: From April 1through September 30, thecombined daily limit for lake trout,salmon, brook trout, rainbow trout,brown trout, and their hybrids is 4fish, of which no more than 2 fishmay be lake trout and/or salmon.There is no minimum length forbrook trout, rainbow trout, browntrout or their hybrids. Yellow perchcannot be used for bait.Motor restrictions: Headway speedcertain timesAccess: Boat RampSimmons Pond, Warner (22 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Walk-inSky Pond, New Hampton (14 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Fly-fishing onlyAdditional Rules: No person shalltake brook trout 12 to 16 inchesin length. All brook trout 12 to16 inches shall be immediatelyreleased unharmed. The dailylimit for brook trout shall be 2 fish,of which only one may be over16 inches.Motor restrictions: no motorsAccess: CartopSmith Pond, Washington (28.2 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Trailer/Gravel RampKEY TO FISH SPECIES:EBT = brook troutRT = rainbow troutBT = brown troutLLS = landlocked salmonLT = lake troutLW = lake whitefishSMB = smallmouth bassLMB = largemouth bassECP = chain pickerel41HP = horned pout (brown bullhead)WP = white perchBC = black crappieBG = bluegillNP = northern pike

LAKES and PONDS with SPECIAL RULESSolitude Lake, Newbury (7 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Remote Walk-inSouth Pond, Stark (124 acres)Species: EBT, RT, LT, SMB, LMB,ECP, HPAccess: CartopAdditional rules: The minimumlength for lake trout is 15 inchesSpectacle Pond, Groton/Hebron(53 acres)Species: EBT,RTSpecial rules: Trout PondMotor restrictions: No petroleummotors; 10 MPH speed limitAccess: Trailer/Gravel RampSpofford Lake, Chesterfield(739 acres)Species: RT,SMB,LMB,ECP,HP,WP,NP,BGSpecial rules:1) This water body is closed to thetaking of all fish from October 16to March 31.2) The open season for taking allspecies except brook trout, browntrout, rainbow trout, trout hybridsand smelt shall be from April 1 toOctober 15.3) The open season for taking brooktrout, brown trout, rainbow trout,trout hybrids shall be from thefourth Saturday in April to October15.4) Smelt may be taken by anglingonly.5) The open season for taking smeltshall be June 16 through October15.6) The taking of brook trout, browntrout, rainbow trout, lake trout,trout hybrids and salmon betweentwo hours after sunset and onehour before sunrise is prohibited.7) The daily limit for brook trout,rainbow trout, brown trout andtheir hybrids is 2 fish.8) The minimum length for brooktrout, rainbow trout, brown troutand their hybrids is 15 inches.9) From April 1 to October 15, noperson shall take fish throughthe ice, from the ice or from anyobject supported by the ice.ORVISScott • FishpondTemple Fork OutfittersFly Fishing Classes/Guided Trips17½ Lebanon St., Hanover NH603-643-1263 • hanoveroutdoors.com42

LAKES and PONDS with SPECIAL RULESMotor restrictions: 40 MPH day,20 MPH nightAccess: Trailer/RampSpoonwood Pond, Nelson (167 acres)Species: EBT,LT,SMB,ECP,HPSpecial rules: Trout PondMotor restrictions: No petroleummotorsAccess: Remote Walk-inSquam Lake, Holderness/CenterHarbor/Sandwich/Moultonborough (6791acres)Species: RT,LLS,LT,LW,SMB,LMB,ECP,HP,WPSpecial rules: Lake Trout and/orSalmonAdditional Rules: The area of the lakethat lies within 500 feet of BarvilleBrook shall be closed to all fishingfrom Oct. 16 through Dec. 31.Motor restrictions: Speed and otherrestrictionsAccess: Multiple sites and typesSquam Lake, Little, Ashland/Holderness(454 acres)Species: RT,LLS,LT,LW,SMB,ECP,HPSpecial rules: Lake Trout and/orSalmonMotor restrictions: Speed and otherrestrictionsAccess: TrailerStacy Pond (Trout Pond), Freedom(21 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Remote Walk-inStirrup Iron Pond, Salisbury (2 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Fly-fishing onlyAccess: ShorebankStone Pond, Marlborough/Dublin(76 acres)Species: EBT,SMB,HPSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Trailer/RampStonehouse Pond, Barrington(13 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Fly-fishing onlyMotor restrictions: No petroleummotorsAccess: CartopStratford Bog Pond, Stratford(33 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondMotor restrictions: No petroleummotorsAccess: CartopKEY TO FISH SPECIES:EBT = brook troutRT = rainbow troutBT = brown troutLLS = landlocked salmonLT = lake troutLW = lake whitefishSMB = smallmouth bassLMB = largemouth bassECP = chain pickerel43HP = horned pout (brown bullhead)WP = white perchBC = black crappieBG = bluegillNP = northern pike

LAKES and PONDS with SPECIAL RULESStub Hill Pond, Pittsburg (3 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Remote Walk-inSuccess Pond, Success (282 acres)Species: EBT,RT,BT,SMB,LMBSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: TrailerSunapee Lake, New London/Newbury/Sunapee (4136 acres)Species: LLS,LT,SMB,ECP,HPSpecial rules: Lake Trout and/orSalmonAdditional Rules: The area of the lakethat lies within 500 feet of OtterBrook shall be closed to all fishingfrom Oct. 16 through Dec. 31.New for 2009: All tributaries will beclosed Oct. 16-May 31.Swains Pond, Wentworth (8 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: CartopSwanzey Lake, Swanzey (112 acres)Species: EBT,RT,ECP,HP,BGSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Beach/Ramp and cartopSweat Pond, Errol (10 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Remote Walk-inTerrill Pond (West Branch Pond),Pittsburg (18 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Fly-fishing onlyAccess: Cartop/Boat LaunchThree Ponds, Lower, Ellsworth/Warren(2 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Remote Walk-inThree Ponds, Middle, Ellsworth/Warren(13 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondMotor restrictions: No motorsAccess: Remote Walk-inMorse Sporting Goodsn Archery Pro Shop – PSE, Hoyt, Mathews n Hunting/Fishing Suppliesn New/Used Guns/Ammo n 3D Course n Clothing/Bootsn 9-6 Monday-Saturday n 9-noon SundayEverything for the Outdoor Enthusiast85 Contoocook Falls Road • Hillsboro, NH 03244 • 603-464-3444www.morsesportinggoods.com44

LAKES and PONDS with SPECIAL RULESThree Ponds, Upper, Ellsworth/Warren(11 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondMotor restrictions: No motorsAccess: Remote Walk-inTrio Pond, Lower 1 and 2, Odell(69 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Remote Walk-inTrio Pond, Upper 3, Odell (20 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Fly-fishing onlyAccess: Remote Walk-inTrout Pond, Lyme (12 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Remote Walk-inTuxbury Pond, South Hampton (NH-MAInterstate Water)Species: LMB,SMB,NP,ECP,YP,WP,HP,BC,BGRules: General Fishing RulesUnknown Pond, Pittsburg (6 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Fly-fishing onlyAccess: Remote Walk-inWaukeena Lake (Pleasant Pond),Danbury (56 acres)Species: EBT,RTSpecial rules: Trout PondMotor restrictions: No petroleum motorsAccess: Trailer/Gravel RampWaukewan Lake (Measley Pond),Meredith/New Hampton (927 acres)Species: RT,SMB,ECP,HP,WPSpecial rules: The daily limit for brooktrout, rainbow trout, brown troutand their hybrids shall be 2 fish.Motor restrictions: Restrictions nearintakeAccess: TrailerWeeks Crossing Pond, Warren(5 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: CartopWhitcomb Pond, Odell (19 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondAccess: Remote Walk-inWhite Pond, Ossipee (46 acres)Species: EBT,RT,YPSpecial rules: Fly-fishing onlyMotor restrictions: 6 MPH speedlimitAccess: Trailer/RampKEY TO FISH SPECIES:EBT = brook troutRT = rainbow troutBT = brown troutLLS = landlocked salmonLT = lake troutLW = lake whitefishSMB = smallmouth bassLMB = largemouth bassECP = chain pickerel45HP = horned pout (brown bullhead)WP = white perchBC = black crappieBG = bluegillNP = northern pike

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LAKES and PONDS with SPECIAL RULESWhite Pond, Wilmot (11 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Trout PondMotor restrictions: No motorsAccess: CartopWhittemore Lake, Bennington/Greenfield(41 acres)Species: EBT,RT,BTSpecial rules: Trout PondMotor restrictions: No motorsAccess: TrailerWillard Pond, Antrim (108 acres)Species: EBT,RT,TT (tiger trout)Special rules: Fly-fishing onlyMotor restrictions: No petroleummotorsAccess: TrailerWinnipesaukee Lake, Alton/Gilford/Laconia/Meredith/Moultonborough/Tuftonboro/Wolfeboro(44,424 acres)Species: EBT,RT,LLS,LT,LW,SMB,LMB,ECP,HP,WP,BC,BGSpecial rules: Lake Trout and/orSalmonAdditional Rules: The following twoareas of the lake are closed toall fishing October 1 throughMarch 31:1) the area of Paugus Bay whichlies between the railroad trestleat its south end and the LakeportDam in the City of Laconia;2) the area of open water (that is,the area not normally covered byice in winter) at Weirs Channel.The areas of the lake that liewithin 500 feet of Gunstock River,Poor Farm Brook, Melvin River,Merrymeeting River, Mink Brookand Smith River are closed to allfishing from Oct. 16 through Dec.31.Motor restrictions: No wake areas;other restrictionsAccess: Multiple access sites & typesWinnisquam Lake, Belmont/Laconia/Tilton/Meredith/Sanbornton (4214 acres)Species: RT,LLS,LT,SMB,LMB,ECP,HP,WP,BGSpecial rules: Lake Trout and/orSalmonMotor restrictions: Speed and otherrestrictionsCHECK IT OUT!www.FishNH.com• Buy a license online • Access sites• Fishing reports • Stocking Report• Season information • Guides48

LAKES and PONDS with SPECIAL RULESAccess: New state-owned boat rampoff Water St., LaconiaAdditional Rules: The area of thelake that lies within 500 feet ofWinnipesaukee River shall beclosed to all fishing from Oct. 16through Dec. 31.Winona Lake, Center Harbor/Meredith/New Hampton (148 acres)Species: RT,EBT,LMB,SMB,ECPSpecial rules: The daily limit forbrook trout, rainbow trout, browntrout and their hybrids shall be2 fish.Access: RampWright Pond, Pittsburg (5 acres)Species: EBTSpecial rules: Fly-fishing onlyAccess: Remote Walk-inKEY TO FISH SPECIES:EBT = brook troutRT = rainbow troutBT = brown troutLLS = landlocked salmonLT = lake troutLW = lake whitefishSMB = smallmouth bassLMB = largemouth bassECP = chain pickerelHP = horned pout (brown bullhead)WP = white perchBC = black crappieBG = bluegillNP = northern pike49

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RIVERS and STREAMS with SPECIAL RULESIn general, rivers and streams are CLOSED TO ALL FISHINGfrom Oct. 16 through Dec. 31, unless specified for a particularriver in the Rivers and Streams with Special Rules section.Fishing through the ice, from the ice, or from any objectsupported by the ice is prohibited unless specified for aparticular river in the Rivers and Streams with Special Rulessection.Alder Brook, Second College GrantSpecies: EBTSection: All sectionsSeason: Jan 1 through Labor DayMethods: Single barbless hook,artificial lures/fliesTrout rules: Catch-and-releaseOther special rules: Managed forwild trout.Ammonoosuc River, Littleton to BathSpecies: EBT,RT,BTSection: Apthorp Dam in Littleton toconfluence with ConnecticutRiver in BathTrout rules: No taking of trout/salmon two hours after sunset toone hour before sunriseOther special rules: Brown troutmay be taken anytime of the dayor night during the open season.Access: Shorebank fishing/wadingalong Route 302.Androscoggin River, ErrolSpecies: EBT,RT,BT,LLS,SMBSection: Errol Dam to the markersat the dead water at Bragg BaySeason: Jan. 1–Oct. 15Methods: Fly-fishing onlyTrout rules: Daily limit for brooktrout 2 fish; minimum length 12inchesAccess: ShorebankAndroscoggin River, DummerSpecies: EBT,RT,BT,LLS,SMBSection: Dummer-Cambridge townline to Pontook DamOther special rules: General fishingrules for Lakes and PondsAccess: Shorebank (multiplesites along Route 16); PontookRecreational Facility.KEY TO FISH SPECIES:EBT = brook troutRT = rainbow troutBT = brown troutLLS = landlocked salmonSMB = smallmouth bassLMB = largemouth bassECP = chain pickerelHP = horned pout (brown bullhead)51WP = white perchBC = black crappieBG = bluegillNP = northern pikeWLE = walleye

RIVERS and STREAMS with SPECIAL RULESAndroscoggin River, Dummer/BerlinSpecies: EBT,RT,BT,LLS,SMBSection: Wheeler Bay in Dummer toSawmill Dam in BerlinSeason: Jan. 1–Oct. 15Trout rules: No taking of trout/salmon two hours after sunset toone hour before sunriseOther special rules: Brown troutmay be taken anytime of the dayor night during the open season.Access: Paul Bofinger Boat Launch;Nansen Wayside State Park BoatLaunch.Androscoggin River, Berlin to ShelburneSpecies: EBT,RT,BT,LLS,SMBSection: Sawmill Dam in Berlin toME/NH boundarySeason: No closed seasonMethods: Single barbless hook,artificial lures/fliesTrout rules: No taking of trout/salmon two hours after sunset toone hour before sunriseOther special rules: Catch-and-Release (all species)Access: Multiple sitesAshuelot River, SurrySpecies: RT,BT,SMB,LMB,ECP,HP,BCSection: Surry Mountain ReservoirOther special rules: General fishingrules for Lakes and PondsAshuelot River, South Branch, Troy/SwanzeySpecies: EBT,BTSection: Marlborough Road bridgein Troy to Richmond Road bridgein East SwanzeyMethods: Fly-fishing onlyTrout rules: Daily limit for brooktrout 2 fishBearcamp River, OssipeeSpecies: EBT,RT,BTSection: Tamworth/Ossipee townline to Ossipee LakeTrout rules: Daily limit for brooktrout 5 fish or 5 lbs; 2 fishthrough the iceBellamy River, MadburySpecies: EBT,RTSection: Bellamy ReservoirOther special rules: General fishingrules for Lakes and PondsAccess: Bellamy River - Rt. 9Blackwater River, Salisbury/AndoverSpecies: RT,BTSection: The Bays and CilleyvilleBogOther special rules: General fishingrules for Lakes and PondsCarroll Stream, Whitefield/CarrollSpecies: EBTKEY TO FISH SPECIES:EBT = brook troutRT = rainbow troutBT = brown troutLLS = landlocked salmonSMB = smallmouth bassLMB = largemouth bassECP = chain pickerelHP = horned pout (brown bullhead)52WP = white perchBC = black crappieBG = bluegillNP = northern pikeWLE = walleye

RIVERS and STREAMS with SPECIAL RULESSection: Upstream of its confluencewith Airport Pond in WhitefieldSeason: Jan 1 through Labor DayMethods: Single barbless hook,artificial lures/fliesTrout rules: Catch-and-releaseOther special rules: Managed forwild troutCocheco River, Dover/RochesterSpecies: EBT,BTSection: Watson Road damdownstream to head of tideSeason: Oct 16 to 4th Sat. in AprilCatch-and-releaseMethods: Single barbless hook,artificial lures/fliesTrout rules: 4th Sat. in April to Oct15 - Daily limit for brook trout 5fish or 5 lbs.Other special rules: No closedseason for all species exceptsalmon and smeltConnecticut RiverNH-VT Interstate sections: Thisincludes all waters of the ConnecticutRiver, including bays,setbacks and tributaries, for theportion of the river between NHand VT, only to the first highwaybridge crossing said tributaries onthe NH and VT sides.Licenses: NH and VT resident fishinglicenses valid in the ConnecticutRiver as described above. Allother non-residents with a NHnon-resident fishing license shallonly take fish east of VT low-watermark on the Connecticut River.53Species: EBT,RT,BT,LLS,SMB,LMB,ECP,BBH,WP,NP,WLE,BC,BG.Closed to taking of Atlanticsalmon (regulated by ConnecticutRiver Atlantic Salmon Commission).Methods: Open water - 2 linesmaximum; Ice fishing - 6 devicesmaximum, 2 of which may behandlines. Personal control ofall devices at all times must bemaintained and all devices mustbe visited at least once each hour.Rules: For trout species follow generalrules for Rivers and Streams(p.18). For most other species,follow general rules for Lakes andPonds (pgs. 18-21).Exceptions/special rules:- From confluence of the UpperAmmonoosuc River and the ConnecticutRiver in Northumberland,NH to the northern boundary ofthe town of Canaan, VT: No fishingOct. 16 – Dec. 31-Samuel Moore Dam to Rte. 18bridge: 1 trout limit/all methods-1600 feet upstream from NorthStratford Bridge to 250 feet belowLyman Dam (N. Stratford): barblessartificial lures and flies, catchand release only-Vernon Dam (Vernon, VT andHinsdale, NH): closed to fishing150 feet below damCarp: May be taken by any legalmethod and by bow and arrowwith cord attached, in that part ofthe river beginning at the point onthe northern boundary of Grafton

RIVERS and STREAMS with SPECIAL RULESCounty in NH which is directlyopposite the town of Concord,VT, south to the Massachusettsborder.Walleye (Pike Perch): No closedseason. No person shall takewalleye 16 to 18 inches; the dailylimit is 4 fish, of which only 1 canbe larger than 18 inches.Connecticut River, PittsburgSpecies: EBT,LLSSection: Dam at Second Ct Lake toupstream side of logging bridgeon Magalloway RoadMethods: Fly-fishing onlyOther special rules: Catch-and-ReleaseConnecticut River, PittsburgSpecies: EBT,LLSSection: From Magalloway Rdbridge to inlet at Green Point onFirst Ct LakeMethods: Fly-fishing onlyTrout rules: Daily limit for brooktrout is 2 fishConnecticut River, PittsburgSpecies: EBT,RT,BT,LLSSection: First Ct Lake dam to thesigns on Lake FrancisMethods: Fly-fishing onlyTrout rules: Daily limit for brooktrout is 2 fish; minimum length12 inchesContoocook River, Rindge to HennikerSpecies: EBT,RT,BT,SMB,LMB,ECP,HP,WP,BC,BGSection: Contoocook Lakedownstream to area marked withsigns and wire in West HennikerOther special rules: General fishingrules for Lakes and PondsKEY TO FISH SPECIES:EBT = brook troutRT = rainbow troutBT = brown troutLLS = landlocked salmonSMB = smallmouth bassLMB = largemouth bassECP = chain pickerelHP = horned pout (brown bullhead)WP = white perchBC = black crappieBG = bluegillNP = northern pikeWLE = walleyeGRANITE STATE ROD and REEL REPAIRFULL-LINE TACKLE SHOP • BASS PRO SHOP• SALES • SERVICE • BAIT• ST. CROIX RODS• TACKLE: Daiwa, Garcie, Mitchell, Penn, Shimano, ZebcoJoseph A. Catalano, Manager6 Holbrook Drive, Nashua, NH 03062 (603) 880-603154

Is it safe to eat thE fish?Fish Consumption GuidelinesStudies conducted by the Department of Health and HumanServices indicate that some freshwater fish in New Hampshirecontain varying levels of mercury and pose a potential healthrisk. Because of this, please follow these general fishconsumption guidelines:• Pregnant and nursing women, and women who may getpregnant CAN SAFELY EAT one 8-oz. (227 g.) meal permonth of freshwater fish.• Children under age 7 CAN SAFELY EAT one 3-oz. (85 g.)meal per month of freshwater fish.• All other adults and children age 7 and older CAN SAFELYEAT four 8-oz. (227 g.) meals per month of freshwater fish.• When eating bass, pickerel, white perch or yellow perch,limit consumption to fish 12 inches or less in length while followingthe above guidelines.• Fish from several waterbodies in New Hampshire have beenshown to have higher than average mercury concentrations;please check the website listed below for specific locations.Also check the site for guidelines for consuming stockedtrout, which contain relatively low levels of mercury.• For additional guidelines established in 2008,contact NHDES(see below). Although these guidelines have been issued, thepublic is encouraged to continue eating fish as part of ahealthy diet.For more information on freshwater and saltwater guidelines, contact:N.H. Department of Environmental Services603-271-1370 • www.des.nh.gov (search "fish consumption")55

RIVERS and STREAMS with SPECIAL RULESContoocook River, HennikerSpecies: EBT,RT,BT,SMB,LMB,ECP,HP,WP,BC,BGSection: From 2500 ft above formerpaper mill dam in West Henniker,marked by signs and wire,upstream 1 mile to a pointmarked by signs and wireSeason: Jan 1 through Nov 30Methods: Flies and single hookartificial lures with no more than3 pointsTrout rules: Daily limit for brooktrout is 2 fish; minimum length12 inchesContoocook River, Henniker toBoscawenSpecies: EBT,RT,BT,SMB,LMB,ECP,HP,WP,WLE,BC,BGSection: From 2500 ft above formerpaper mill dam in West Henniker,to confluence with MerrimackRiverOther special rules: General fishingrules for Lakes and PondsDiamond River, Second College GrantSpecies: EBT, SMBSection: From confluence of SwiftDiamond and Dead DiamondRivers downstream to MagallowayRiver.Season: Open year roundKEY TO FISH SPECIES:EBT = brook troutRT = rainbow troutBT = brown troutLLS = landlocked salmonSMB = smallmouth bassLMB = largemouth bassECP = chain pickerelHP = horned pout (brown bullhead)56Methods: Single barbless hook,artificial lures/fliesOther special rules: Catch-and-Release for trout. No limits forblack bassEllis River, JacksonSpecies: EBT,RTSection: From the covered bridge inJackson to Iron Railroad Bridgein GlenMethods: Fly-fishing onlyTrout rules: Daily limit for brooktrout is 2 fishExeter River, Sandown to ExeterSpecies: EBT,RT,BT,BC,LMB,ECPSection: From Route 121-A to the `Squamscott RiverOther special rules: General fishingrules for Lakes and PondsFlints Brook, HollisSpecies: EBTSection: All sectionsSeason: Jan 1 through Labor DayMethods: Single barbless hook,artificial lures/fliesTrout rules: Catch-and-releaseOther special rules: Managed forwild troutGulf Brook, ChesterfieldSpecies: EBTSection: All sectionsWP = white perchBC = black crappieBG = bluegillNP = northern pikeWLE = walleye

RIVERS and STREAMS with SPECIAL RULESSeason: Jan 1 through Labor DayMethods: Single barbless hook,artificial lures/fliesTrout rules: Catch-and-releaseOther special rules: Managed forwild troutIsinglass River, Rochester/BarringtonSpecies: EBT,RTSection: From Route 125 bridgedownstream to confluence withCocheco RiverSeason: Oct 16 to 4th Sat. in AprilCatch-and-releaseMethods: Single barbless hook,artificial lures/fliesTrout rules: 4th Sat. in April to Oct15 - Daily limit for brook trout 5fish or 5 lbsAccess: Isinglass River ParkLamb Valley Brook, Second CollegeGrantSpecies: EBTSection: All sectionsSeason: Jan 1 through Labor DayMethods: Single barbless hook,artificial lures/fliesTrout rules: Catch-and-releaseOther special rules: Managed forwild troutLamprey River, Raymond to DurhamSpecies: EBT,RT,BT,LMB,SMB,ECPSection: Raymond/Deerfield townline to Wiswall DamOther special rules: General fishingrules for Lakes and PondsLamprey River, DurhamSpecies: EBT,RT,BT,LMB,SMB,ECP,BG,BCSection: Wiswall Dam to firstrailroad trestle downstream ofPackers FallsSeason: Oct 16 to 4th Sat. in AprilCatch-and-releaseMethods: Single barbless hook,artificial lures/fliesTrout rules: 4th Sat. in April to Oct15 - Daily limit for brook trout 5fish or 5 lbsOther special rules: General fishingrules for Lakes and PondsLamprey River, Durham/NewmarketSpecies: EBT,RT,BT,LMB,SMB,ECPSection: from the first railroad trestleRainbow SlayerProducts• Flutter Spoons• Spinners• Lake Trolls• Mini Trolls• Streamers• FliesPlain or With Colored BeadsNH's Finest Made byPaul's Bait Rigs & Tackle • 603-759-2264The Best Trout Lure Made!57Visit our website topurchase or geta list of storesthat carryour productswww.paulsslidingbaitrigs.comorwww.rainbowslayer.com

RIVERS and STREAMS with SPECIAL RULESMascoma River, LebanonSpecies: EBT,RT,BTSection: From Route 4 bridge southof Mascoma Lake Damdownstream to the coveredbridgeMethods: Fly-fishing onlyTrout rules: Daily limit for brooktrout is 2 fishAccess: Mascoma RiverMeadow Brook, SharonSpecies: EBTSection: All sectionsSeason: Jan 1 through Labor DayMethods: Single barbless hook,artificial lures/fliesTrout rules: Catch-and-releaseOther special rules: Managed forwild troutMerrimack River, Franklin to Mass. border,except closed sections below.Species: EBT,RT,BT,SMB,LMB,ECP,HP,WP,WLE,BC,BG,Brood stockAtlantic salmonSection: All sectionsOther special rules: If fishing forBrood stock Atlantic salmon, seepg. 68. Otherwise, Generalfishing rules for Lakes and PondsAccess: Merrimack River, NHF&GBoat Launch; Penacook St. BoatRamp; SPNHF Outdoor Educ.KEY TO FISH SPECIES:EBT = brook troutRT = rainbow troutBT = brown troutLLS = landlocked salmonSMB = smallmouth bassLMB = largemouth bassECP = chain pickerelHP = horned pout (brown bullhead)59Ctr.; Fort Eddy (Tech.) Road BoatRamp; Sewalls Falls Multi-useRecreation Area; Lambert Park.Merrimack River SectionsCLOSED TO ALL FISHING:Merrimack River, BowSection: Garvin Falls Damfrom canal wall, including fishbypass plunge pool, to a point300 ft downstream to main riverSeason: Closed to all fishingMerrimack River, ManchesterSection: Upstream side ofAmoskeag Dam to upstream sideof Amoskeag Bridge, andbetween west bank of river andisland adjacent to powerhousefor 500 ft downstream fromfishway entranceSeason: Closed to all fishingMerrymeeting River, New DurhamSection: Merrymeeting Lake Dam to200 ft below Powder MillHatcherySeason: Closed to all fishingMerrymeeting River, Alton/NewDurhamSpecies: LMB,ECP,HP,WPSection: From 200 ft below PowderMill Hatchery to lower dam atAltonWP = white perchBC = black crappieBG = bluegillNP = northern pikeWLE = walleye

RIVERS and STREAMS with SPECIAL RULESOther special rules: General fishingrules for Lakes and PondsAccess: Merrymeeting MarshMerrymeeting River, AltonSpecies: LLS,RT,LMB,SMP,ECP,WP,HPSection: From lower dam at Alton toRoute 11 bridge at Alton BaySeason: Jan 1 through October 31Methods: Jan 1 - June 15 and Oct1-31 fly-fishing only, barblesshooks, catch-and-releaseTrout rules: June 16 - Sept 30combined daily limit for trout andsalmon is 2 fish, min length 15inches, min length lake trout 18inchesOther special rules: Open seasonas stated, except smeltAccess: Multiple SitesNashua River, Hollis/NashuaSpecies: SMB,LMB,ECP,HP,BC,BGSection: From MA/NH border toJackson Mills Dam in NashuaOther special rules: General fishingrules for Lakes and PondsNashua River, NashuaSection: Jackson Mills Dam 200 ftabove to 200 ft belowSeason: Closed to all fishingNashua River, NashuaSection: Mines Falls Dam to 200 ftbelowSeason: Closed to all fishingNewfound River, BristolSpecies: EBT,RT,LLSSection: Area between West ShoreRoad and old dam site adjacentto Crescent St.Season: Jan 1 through October 31Methods: Fly-fishing only Jan 1 -Oct 31Trout rules: Jan 1 - March 31 dailylimit for trout 2 fish and all salmonimmediately released; April 1- Sept 30 combined daily limit fortrout/salmon is 2 fishOther special rules: Oct 1 - 31barbless hooks only, catch-andreleaseall fishPemigewasset River, headwaters toBristolSpecies: EBT,RTSection: Headwaters to Ayers IslandDam in BristolSeason: Jan 1 through October 15Methods: Ice fishing prohibitedOther special rules: Closed totaking of salmonAccess: Multiple sitesKEY TO FISH SPECIES:EBT = brook troutRT = rainbow troutBT = brown troutLLS = landlocked salmonSMB = smallmouth bassLMB = largemouth bassECP = chain pickerelHP = horned pout (brown bullhead)60WP = white perchBC = black crappieBG = bluegillNP = northern pikeWLE = walleye

RIVERS and STREAMS with SPECIAL RULESPemigewasset River, BristolSection: From Ayers Island Dam300 ft downstreamSeason: Closed to all fishingPemigewasset River, Bristol to FranklinSpecies: EBT,BT,RT,ATSSeason: Open year roundSection: From 300 ft below AyersIsland Dam to the Eastman FallsDam in FranklinOther special rules: Atlantic salmonshall be taken by fly-fishing only.Oct 1 - March 31, salmon arecatch-and-releaseAccess: Multiple sitesPemigewasset River, FranklinSection: From Eastman Falls Dam150 ft downstreamSeason: This section closed to allfishingPemigewasset River, FranklinSpecies: EBT, BT, RT, ATSSeason: Open year roundSection: From 150 ft below EastmanFalls Dam to the Route 3/11bridge in FranklinMethods: Catch-and-Release;single hook flies and artificial luresOther special rules: Atlantic salmonbroodstock shall be taken by flyfishingonlyPemigewasset River, FranklinSpecies: EBT,BT,RT,ATSSection: From Route 3/11 bridge toconfluence with WinnipesaukeeRiverOther special rules: Atlantic salmonshall be taken by fly-fishing only.Oct 1 - March 31, salmon arecatch-and-releasePerry Stream, PittsburgSpecies: EBT,RT,BT,LLSSection: Happy Corner Bridge toConnecticut RiverMethods: Fly-fishing onlyTrout rules: Daily limit for brooktrout is 2 fishPiscataquog River, Weare to GoffstownSpecies: EBT,RT,BTSection: Howe Bridge to Glen LakeOther special rules: General fishingrules for Lakes and PondsAccess: Riverdale Dam• Fresh and Saltwater charters!** Salmon, Lake Trout, Stripers, Cod, Haddock andBlue Fin Tuna• Sunset cruises on beautiful LakeWinnipesaukee!1-603-608-8334 Pat ColbyLicensed NH guidewww.roofrafta.com61

RIVERS and STREAMS with SPECIAL RULESPiscataquog River, South Branch,New BostonSpecies: EBT,RT,BTSection: From 300 ft upstream ofLyndeboro Road bridge,downstream to first bridge onRoute 13 in New BostonSeason: June 16 - October 15Methods: October 16 - June 15Catch-and-release single barblesshook artificial flies and luresTrout rules: June 16 - October 15daily limit for brook trout is 5 fishor 5 lbsPond Brook, Stratford/OdellSpecies: EBTSection: All sectionsSeason: Jan 1 through Labor DayMethods: Single barbless hook,artificial lures/fliesTrout rules: Catch-and-releaseOther special rules: Managed forwild troutPowwow River, KingstonSpecies: SMB,LMB,ECP,HP,BCSection: All sectionsOther special rules: General fishingrules for Lakes and PondsSaco River, ConwaySpecies: EBT,BTSection: Lucy Brook downstream toconfluence with Artist FallsBrookMethods: Fly-fishing onlyTrout rules: Daily limit for brooktrout is 2 fishSaco River, Hart's LocationSpecies: EBTSection: Crawford Notch State Parkdam at Willey House historicalsite upstream to where SacoRiver enters Willey PondSeason: Closed to all fishing exceptchildren 12 and underSand Brook, HillsboroughSpecies: EBTSection: All sectionsSeason: Jan 1 through Labor DayMethods: Single barbless hook,artificial lures/fliesTrout rules: Catch-and-releaseOther special rules: Managed forwild troutHunting & Fishing SuppliesClothing & FootwearCanoes & KayaksLicenses - Live Bait105 Peterboro Street • Jaffrey, NH 03452(603) 532-7180OPEN 7 DAYS www.pelletiersports.com62

RIVERS and STREAMS with SPECIAL RULESWest Branch Mohawk River, ColebrookSpecies: EBTSection: All sectionsSeason: Jan 1 through Labor DayMethods: Single barbless hook,artificial lures/fliesTrout rules: Catch-and-releaseOther special rules: Managed forwild troutWinnipesaukee River, Laconia/Belmont/TiltonSpecies: RT,LLS,SMB,WPSection: From dam at Paugus Bayto 500 ft downstream and MesserStreet bridge downstream toDixon Point; and from old UnionBridge abutment in Tilton/Belmontdownstream to a point 1000 ftbelow Lochmere DamSeason: April 1 - September 30Winnipesaukee River, Franklin/Tilton/NorthfieldSpecies: EBT,RT,BTSection: From Franklin Falls Dam toconfluence with Merrimack RiverOther special rules: General fishingrules for Lakes and Ponds; forBrood stock Atlantic salmon, seepg. 68.Access: Town ramp behind HighSchoolWitches Spring Brook, HollisSpecies: EBTSection: All sectionsSeason: Jan 1 through Labor DayMethods: Single barbless hook,artificial lures/fliesTrout rules: Catch-and-releaseOther special rules: Managed forwild troutKEY TO FISH SPECIES:EBT = brook troutRT = rainbow troutBT = brown troutLLS = landlocked salmonSMB = smallmouth bassLMB = largemouth bassECP = chain pickerelHP = horned pout (brown bullhead)WP = white perchBC = black crappieBG = bluegillNP = northern pikeWLE = walleyeSALMON FISHINGOn Lake Winnipesaukee$50 00 PER HOUR – 2 HOUR MINIMUMUP TO 4 PEOPLE • PRICE IS NOT PER PERSONMorning and Evening Charters are Best • All Tackle Provided • Just Bring Your Camera!Call Guide Dan Marchi at (603) 234-6791.64

Wildlife LegacyInitiativeYour donation can help makean important Fish and Gameproject a reality!If you love New Hampshire’s fish, wildlife and wildplaces, give a little extra this year when you buy yourfishing or hunting license or make a donation. Support theWildlife Legacy Initiative and help the New HampshireFish and Game Department accomplish critical fish andwildlife conservation projects.The Wildlife Legacy Initiative funds specific priorityprojects approved by the N.H. Fish and Game Commission.It replaces the “Super Sport” donation.When you contribute to the Wildlife Legacy Initiative,be assured that 100% of your donation goes to support animportant New Hampshire effort to help sustain the state’sfish and wildlife legacy. In some cases, your donation maybe matched by federal or other funds.You can donate when you buy your license — in personor online at www.WildNH.com. Just check off the$10 Wildlife Legacy Donation ... and thank you!65

ATTENTION STREAM ANGLERSKnow the Difference Between Juvenile Atlantic Salmon& Brown TroutSet young salmon free! Study these pictures and note the pointsof difference between young salmon and brown trout. If you catch asalmon parr or smolt, remove the hook gently and place the fish backin the water to grow up.Atlantic Salmon ParrSimilar markings to a browntrout. Points of difference are— very forked tail, no spotson dorsal fin, jaw extends tomidpoint of eye, adipose fin nottinged with red (greyish).Brown Trout ParrA colorful fish with red andblack dots along its sides andvery similar in appearance tosalmon parr. Points of differenceare — tail more rounded and lessforked, spots usually evident on dorsal fin, jaw extends to posterior ofeye, adipose fin tinged with red.Salmon SmoltA silvery fish lacking, or withonly a shadow of, the verticalsidebars of the salmon parr orbrown trout. Points of differenceare — almost totally silver, blackspots on upper sides and cheeks, very forked tail and jaw extends tomidpoint of eye.66

ATTENTION ANGLERS: Know the DifferenceBetween Adult Salmon & Brown TroutSalmonBrown TroutThe more obvious differences between adult salmon and brown troutmay be found in the head and tail areas. Knowing them may help theangler release a fish more quickly.When in doubt about identifying adultsalmon and brown trout, play it safe andrelease the fish unharmed.67

The Atlantic SalmonBrood Stock FisheryThe Fish and Game Department, in cooperationwith the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,maintains an Atlantic salmon brood stock fisheryin the Merrimack and lower Pemigewassetrivers. Each year, the Department stocks broodstock salmon in the rivers. Anglers must purchasean Atlantic salmon permit, in addition to having aN.H. fishing license. Each angler can keep onesalmon per day and five for the season. Onlysalmon marked with a tag on the base of thedorsal fin are legal to keep.For more information, call (603) 271-2501.Rivers and Streams Stocked with JuvenileAtlantic SalmonThe rivers and streams listed on the facing page are stocked withjuvenile Atlantic salmon. Atlantic salmon are released in these watersas part of cooperative state-federal agency restoration programs in theMerrimack and Connecticut River basins.Anglers – Please note the difference between Atlanticsalmon and trout, especially brown trout, when fishingthese waters. Carefully return young Atlantic salmon toensure their survival. See previous page.68

Rivers and Streams Stocked withJuvenile Atlantic SalmonI. Merrimack River BasinSouhegan RiverBlood BrookBeards BrookSmith RiverSuncook RiverBlake Brook (New Hampton)Pond BrookBlake Brook (Epsom)Beebe RiverHancock BranchEastman BrookBaker RiverMill BrookJackman BrookMad RiverHazelton BrookNeedle Shop BrookSo. Br. PiscataquogStoney BrookContoocook RiverNorth Br. ContoocookSoucook RiverSouth Br. Baker RiverHall BrookStinson BrookPemigewasset RiverPemigewasset R. (tributaries)East Br. PemigewassetHubbard BrookBog BrookMoosilaukee BrookJohnson BrookBagley BrookII.Connecticut River BasinAmmonoosuc RiverSugar RiverSouth Br. Sugar RiverCold RiverMinnewawa BrookRoaring BrookIsrael RiverLittle RiverGunnison BrookMill BrookThompson Brook69Wild Ammonoosuc RiverLittle Sugar RiverTunnel BrookWarren BrookOtter BrookGale RiverNash StreamBloods BrookMascoma River (lower)So. Br. Ashuelot River

Keep Getting the Lead Out!Loons, swans, cranes andother waterbirds can die fromlead poisoning after swallowinglead fishing sinkers andjigs lost by anglers.Biologists have studied the effects of lead sinkers and jigs onwaterbirds, such as loons and swans, since the 1970s. Their ongoingresearch has documented that, in the Northeast United States andCanada where loons breed, lead sinkers or jigs can account for 10to 50 percent of dead adult loons found by researchers.State law prohibits the use of lead sinkers and jigs in all freshwatersof New Hampshire. The ban prohibits the use of lead sinkersweighing 1 ounce or less and lead jigs less than 1 inch long alongtheir longest axis. The sale of these lead sinkers and jigs isprohibited in the state of N.H.WHAT YOU CAN DO:• Use non-lead sinkers and jigs. It's the law.• Spread the word. Tell other anglers about the problem withlead.• Dispose of old lead sinkers and jigs properly. Drop-offlocations include all N.H. Fish and Game offices andhatcheries.70

FRESHWATER SMELT• Bag Limits and General Rules: The daily bag limit for smelt is 2quarts liquid measure of whole (head and tail intact) freshwater smeltin the 24 hour period between 12 noon one day and 12 noon thefollowing day. Persons taking freshwater smelt must at all times keeptheir individual take in separate, unbreakable containers marked withtheir name. A person cannot take smelt while using a boat propelledby mechanical power.• Season for Taking Smelt by Angling: From June 16 throughMarch 14, smelt may be taken by angling only, except in Trout andFly-Fishing-Only ponds, which are open June 16 through Oct. 15.• Season for Taking Smelt with a Dip Net: From March 15 throughApril 30, smelt may be taken by means of a dip net not over 18inches in diameter, between the hours of sunset and 12 midnight.Only the following waters are open to the taking of freshwater smeltby dip net:POND/LAKE NAMEDeering ReservoirManning Lake/Guinea PondPea Porridge PondRust PondSandy PondSuncook LakeSunset Lake/Places PondWebster LakeSTREAM/RIVER NAMEBearcamp River - From Tamworth/Ossipee town line to Ossipee LakeMascoma River - From Canaan/Enfieldtown line to Mascoma LakeTOWNDeeringGilmantonMadisonWolfeboroRichmondBarnsteadAlton, GilmantonFranklinOssipeeEnfield71

INTERSTATE WATERSNOTE: See pages 53-54 for NH-VT Interstate Rules for the Connecticut River.NH-Mass. interstate waterbodies are listed under Lakes and Ponds with SpecialRules, pgs. 25-49.NEW HAMPSHIRE-MAINE INTERSTATE RULESWaters Include:Umbagog Lake in Errol/Cambridge, NH, and Upton, ME (waters ofUmbagog Lake include the waters of the Androscoggin River upstreamof the Errol Dam; the waters of the Magalloway River within NewHampshire and the waters of the Rapid River upstream to the markerat Cedar Swamp in the state of Maine).Province Lake in Effingham/Wakefield, NH, and Parsonsfield, ME.Balch Pond in Wakefield, NH, and Acton/Newfield, ME.Horn Pond in Wakefield, NH, and Acton, ME. – The northern terminusof Horn Pond will be delineated by signage.Great East Lake in Wakefield, NH, and Acton, ME.Milton Watershed in Milton, NH, and Lebanon, ME (Milton Watershedincludes all of the Milton Three Ponds – Northeast Pond, MiltonPond and Townhouse Pond, beginning at the dam in Milton to the influxof the Branch River and the Salmon Falls River).Lower Kimball Pond in Chatham, NH, and Fryeburg, ME.Spaulding Pond in Milton, NH, and Lebanon, ME.Salmon Falls River in Wakefield, Milton, Rochester, Somersworthand Rollinsford, NH, and Acton, Berwick and South Berwick, ME,including the upper reach of the Salmon Falls River beginning at theoutlet dam of Great East Lake, also known as State Line Canal, to apoint downstream marked by signage delineating the northern terminusof Horn Pond.Open Fishing SeasonsJan. 1 to Mar. 31: Ice fishing – all species except salmon.72

NEW HAMPSHIRE-MAINE INTERSTATE RULES cont.Apr. 1 to Nov. 30: Open water fishing season, except that in alllakes and ponds between Oct. 1 and Nov. 30, all trout, salmon, laketrout and black bass must be released alive at once.Dec. 1 to Dec. 31: Closed to all fishing.In the Magalloway River in the State of New Hampshire thereshall be no size or bag limit for bass.DatesWhenever a period of time is named during which an act is permittedor prohibited, both the first and second dates named are includedwithin such period.Ice Fishing Restrictions (NH-ME)It is unlawful to:Use more than five (5) lines; except on Great East Lake where nomore than two (2) lines can be used.Take, sell or possess for use as bait any of the following fish, deador living – pickerel, goldfish, yellow perch, white perch, bass, sunfish,crappie, horned pout, carp or any spiny-finned fish;Take salmon or cusk.Daily LimitTrout and Lake Trout (togue), except in Umbagog Lake: 5 fish,but not more than 2 lake trout (togue), 2 rainbow trout, 2 brown troutor 2 brook trout.Pickerel: 5 fish.Bass: 1 fish.Smelt:* 2 quarts.Other Species: none.*Angling is the only legal means of taking smelt in interstate watersand their tributaries, except in the tributaries of Great East Lake whereno smelt may be taken.73

NEW HAMPSHIRE-MAINE INTERSTATE RULES cont.Minimum LengthsFish are measured from the tip of the nose to the tail tip.Lake Trout (togue): 18 inches, except in Great East Lake wherethe minimum length is 16 inches.Brook Trout: 6 inches, except in Umbagog Lake where theminimum length is 18 inches.Brown and Rainbow Trout: 10 inches in lakes and ponds.Bass: 12 inches.Other Species: No minimum length.Ice Fishing ShacksNo person who owns any shack or temporary structure used for icefishing shall place, or allow to be placed, the shack or structure on theice more than 3 days before the waters on which shack or structure islocated are open to ice fishing.All ice fishing shacks, while on the ice, must have the name andCHECK THE PICKEREL FAMILY CLOSELYLook for the color pattern, but particularly notice the scalationof the cheek and gill cover:Pickerel have both cheek and gill coverfully scaled.Northern Pike have upper half of gillcover scaled and fully scaled cheek.74

NEW HAMPSHIRE-MAINE INTERSTATE RULES cont.address of the owner on the outside in 2-inch letters.Ice fishing shacks shall be removed from the ice within 3 days afterthose waters close to ice fishing.Exceptions To Ice Fishing Season- Salmon Falls River: Closed to ice fishing.- Umbagog Lake: The portion of Umbagog Lake north of astraight line between Molls Rock, Errol, New Hampshire and the redpost between Spillman and Glassby Coves, Magalloway Plantation,Maine is closed to ice-fishing. The daily limit for brook trout on UmbagogLake is 1 fish.Open Water Restrictions (NH-ME)It is unlawful to:Use more than two (2) lines;Take, sell or possess for use as bait any of the following fish, deador living – pickerel, goldfish, yellow perch, white perch, bass, sunfish,crappie, horned pout, carp or any spiny finned fish;Take bass with anything other than artificial lures or flies betweenApril 1 and June 20.Report Fish and Game Violations ONLY!Call Operation Game Thief24-hour online reporting: www.WildNH.com/OGT1-800-344-4262 (NH)11 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 033011-800-ALERT US (ME)284 State Street, Augusta, ME 0433375

NEW HAMPSHIRE-MAINE INTERSTATE RULES cont.Daily LimitsBass: 1 fish from April 1 to June 20 and 3 fish from June 21 to Sept.30.Lake Trout (togue),Trout and Salmon, except Umbagog Lake: 5fish, but no more than 2 salmon, 2 lake trout (togue), 2 rainbow trout,2 brown trout, or 2 brook trout.Other Species: none.Pickerel: 5 fish.Smelt:* 2 quarts.*Angling is the only legal means of taking smelt in interstate watersand their tributaries, with the following exceptions:Lower Kimball Pond: Dip nets not over 18 inches in diameter shallbe permitted between sunset and 12 midnight during the open waterseason.Tributaries of Great East Lake: No smelt may be taken.Is The Ice Safe?All frozen bodies of water are to be consideredpotentially dangerous. Ice thicknessat one location is not indicative of ice thicknessover a whole waterbody or geographicregion. Ice anglers should systematicallyand safely check the ice thickness beforeventuring onto the ice.76

NEW HAMPSHIRE-MAINE INTERSTATE RULES cont.Minimum lengthsFish are measured from the tip of the nose to the tail tip.Salmon: 14 inches.Lake Trout (togue): 18 inches, except in Great East Lake wherethe minimum length is 16 inches.Brook Trout: 6 inches, except in Lake Umbagog where theminimum length is 18 inches.Brown and Rainbow Trout: 10 inches in lakes and ponds and 6inches in rivers and streams.Bass: 12 inches, except from June 21 to Sept. 30 only 1 bass canbe greater than 14 inches.Other Species: No minimum length.Exceptions to Open Water RestrictionsUmbagog Lake: The daily limit for brook trout is 1 fish.Salmon Falls River: The open water season will run from January1 to December 31.Closed Season (NH-ME)No fishing in any waters, except Salmon Falls River, from December1 through December 31.LEARN MORE…DO MORE.NH Fish & Game TVmyOutdoorsSaturdays @ 6:30 a.m.Mondays @ 11:00 p.m.Only on MyTVFor more outdoor TV and radio anytime, go to:WildNH.com/broadcast77GraniteStateOutdoorsAiring on aCommunityTV Stationnear you.

Fishing is a great way to reconnect withfriends and family. Children under age 16 don'tneed a license to fish, so why not bring themalong for a day of fresh air, sunshine andfamily fun?For fishing tips,species identificationand places to castyour line in N.H.,consult the ShorebankFishing Guide to theManchester/NashuaRegion, the SouthwestRegion or the GreatNorth Woods.Call (603) 271-3211and we'll send youone, or download from:www.FishNH.com78

It’s up to boaters and anglers to keep nuisance species frominvading New Hampshire’s waters.Exotic Aquatic Plants: Several species of non-nativeaquatic plants invade waterbodies, forming thick underwaterstands of tangled stems and vast mats of vegetationat the water’s surface. They can crowd out important nativewater plants. Always check your boat — both beforeit goes in the water and after. If there are plants attachedto your boat, remove and dispose of them away from any waterbody.Don’t throw them back in the water. It's the law!It is illegal for anyone to transport, import, purchase, propagate, sell ordistribute 14 species of non-native aquatic plants in N.H. Among themare: Eurasian milfoil, variable milfoil, fanwort, purple loosestrife and waterchestnut.Zebra mussels: These non-natives cause numerous problems,including attaching themselves to boat hulls and clogging waterintake systems. Let’s keep zebra mussels out of N.H.DIDYMO: Didymosphenia geminata, a.k.a. "didymo" or "rocksnot," has been discovered in the Connecticut River and its tributaries.If you fish, boat or swim in this river, be sure to disinfect all of youritems before using them elsewhere. Visit www.des.state.nh.us/WMB/ExoticSpecies/didymo for more details so YOU don't spread thisorganism.For more information, call the N.H. Department of EnvironmentalServices Exotic Species Program at (603) 271-2963, www.des.state.nh.us or N.H. Fish and Game at (603) 271-2501, www.FishNH.com79

Ten Tips for Safe Boating1. Don’t Overload – Carry only the specified limit for yourcraft and don’t sit on the gunwales or the transom.2. Wear Life Jackets or Vests – State law requires one wearablelife preserver for each person in a boat.3. Know the Water – Always carry a chart (map) of the watersyou are boating on.4. In an Accident – Your first obligation is to save life andhelp the injured. Call N.H. Marine Patrol: (603) 293-2037.5. Water and Alcohol Don’t Mix – Sixty percent of recentboating fatalities in N.H. are alcohol-related. Don’t drinkand boat – the .08 law applies to boaters, too!6. Use Your Lights – All boats operating after dark mustdisplay lights to be visible to other boaters.7. Use Caution – When passing within 150 feet of anotherboat, swimmers, rafts, shore, docks, or mooring fields, youmust be at headway speed.8. Don’t Use the Water as a Dump – It is illegal to litter ordischarge sewage into the water.9. Don’t Harass Wildlife – All wildlife are protected onthe state’s waters, subject to strict hunting and fishingregulations.10. Take a Boating Safety Course – For info call Marine Patrolat (603) 293-2037.80

BE SMART – BOAT SAFEN.H. MARINE PATROL BOATING SAFETY COURSES:• Classes offered year-round.• Many locations throughout the state.• Open to any boater over 14 years of age.• NASBLA approved.• Satisfies requirements of mandatoryboating education law (effective January 1, 2002).• Call N.H. Marine Patrol at 1-888-254-2125 for a classschedule.• Graduates are eligible for a 10% discount on the purchaseof boating safety equipment.For information on boating, call –NEW HAMPSHIREDEPARTMENT OF SAFETYDirector's Office: (603) 293-0091Marine Patrol Headquarters:(603) 293-2037(24 hours per day)or visit: www.nh.gov/safety/ss81

Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration:70 Years of Restoring, Managing andResearching Fish and WildlifeOur thanks to anglers, hunters and shooters! With theirpurchases of fishing and hunting equipment and motorboatfuels, anglers and hunters pay excise taxes that are distributedto state fish and wildlife agencies. Funds from this programhelp states restore, manage and research fish and wildlife, creatingopportunities for fishing, boating, hunting and enjoying wildlife. SinceN.H. Fish and Game gets no state general funds for this work, thisrevenue is especially important.The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service joins state fish and wildlifeagencies, private industry and the public in a partnership toconserve fish and wildlife resources.With help from $90 million in federal aid funding over morethan a half century, N.H. Fish and Game has been able to:• Gain Knowledge Through Research• Manage Fish & Wildlife Populations• Improve and Protect Aquatic Habitat• Acquire Wildlife Management Areas• Restore Fish and WildlifePopulations• Conduct Aquatic and HunterEducation Programs• Construct, Upgrade and Maintainmore than 100 public access sites forboating and fishing.82Your purchase of hunting andfishing equipment and motorboatfuels supports wildlife andsport fish restoration andboating access facilities.

Public Service AnnouncementDiver There, Please BewareThe United Divers of N.H. urge boaters to staywell away from a red flag with a white stripeor other flags in the water. They signal thatscuba divers are in the area.Free Fishing DaySaturday, June 6, 2009• Freshwater Sportfishing Only • NO LICENSE REQUIRED• Resident or Nonresident • All Other Regulations ApplyEXCEPTION: Atlantic Salmon Permit still required for Merrimack RiverBrood Stock Fishery Program.SHARE YOUR LOVE OF FISHING WITH OTHERS –Become a“Let's Go Fishing” Instructor!Volunteer instructors needed.For more information on the“Let's Go Fishing” program, call (603) 271-3212.Aquatic Resources EducationN.H. Fish and Game Department83

Sunrise and SunsetPlease note that the Sunrise and Sunset information listed is for Manchester, NH, and willvary in different areas of the state. Check your local newspaper for correct time. DaylightSaving Time has been incorporated into this chart.2009 JAN FEB MAR APRDay Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise SetAM PM AM PM AM PM AM PMI 7:17 4:21 7:01 4:57 6:22 5:34 6:28 7:112 7:17 4:22 7:00 4:59 6:20 5:35 6:26 7:123 7:17 4:23 6:58 5:00 6:19 5:36 6:25 7:134 7:17 4:24 6:57 5:01 6:17 5:38 6:23 7:145 7:17 4:25 6:56 5:03 6:15 5:39 6:21 7:156 7:16 4:26 6:55 5:04 6:14 5:40 6:19 7:177 7:16 4:27 6:54 5:05 6:12 5:41 6:18 7:188 7:16 4:28 6:53 5:07 7:10 6:43 6:16 7:199 7:16 4:29 6:51 5:08 7:08 6:44 6:14 7:2010 7:16 4:30 6:50 5:09 7:07 6:45 6:13 7:2111 7:15 4:31 6:49 5:11 7:05 6:46 6:11 7:2212 7:15 4:32 6:47 5:12 7:03 6:47 6:09 7:2413 7:15 4:33 6:46 5:13 7:02 6:49 6:08 7:2514 7:14 4:35 6:45 5:15 7:00 6:50 6:06 7:2615 7:14 4:36 6:43 5:16 6:58 6:51 6:04 7:2716 7:13 4:37 6:42 5:17 6:56 6:52 6:03 7:2817 7:13 4:38 6:40 5:19 6:55 6:53 6:01 7:2918 7:12 4:39 6:39 5:20 6:53 6:55 5:59 7:3019 7:12 4:41 6:37 5:21 6:51 6:56 5:58 7:3220 7:11 4:42 6:36 5:23 6:49 6:57 5:56 7:3321 7:10 4:43 6:34 5:24 6:47 6:58 5:55 7:3422 7:10 4:44 6:33 5:25 6:46 6:59 5:53 7:3523 7:09 4:46 6:31 5:26 6:44 7:00 5:52 7:3624 7:08 4:47 6:30 5:28 6:42 7:02 5:50 7:3725 7:07 4:48 6:28 5:29 6:40 7:03 5:49 7:3926 7:06 4:50 6:27 5:30 6:39 7:04 5:47 7:4027 7:06 4:51 6:25 5:31 6:37 7:05 5:46 7:4128 7:05 4:52 6:23 5:33 6:35 7:06 5:44 7:4229 7:04 4:54 6:33 7:07 5:43 7:4330 7:03 4:55 6:32 7:09 5:41 7:4431 7:02 4:57 6:30 7:1084

Sunrise and SunsetPlease note that the Sunrise and Sunset information listed is for Manchester, NH, and willvary in different areas of the state. Check your local newspaper for correct time. DaylightSaving Time has been incorporated into this chart.2009 MAY JUN JUL AUGDay Rise Set Rise Set Rise Set Rise SetAM PM AM PM AM PM AM PMl 5:40 7:45 5:10 8:17 5:10 8:28 5:36 8:072 5:39 7:47 5:09 8:18 5:11 8:28 5:37 8:063 5:37 7:48 5:09 8:19 5:12 8:28 5:38 8:054 5:36 7:49 5:08 8:19 5:12 8:28 5:40 8:045 5:35 7:50 5:08 8:20 5:13 8:27 5:42 8:036 5:33 7:51 5:08 8:21 5:13 8:26 5:42 8:017 5:32 7:52 5:07 8:21 5:14 8:27 5:43 8:008 5:31 7:53 5:07 8:22 5:15 8:26 5:44 7:599 5:30 7:54 5:07 8:23 5:15 8:26 5:45 7:5710 5:28 7:56 5:07 8:23 5:16 8:26 5:46 7:56l l 5:27 7:57 5:06 8:24 5:17 8:25 5:47 7:5512 5:26 7:58 5:06 8:24 5:18 8:25 5:48 7:5313 5:25 7:59 5:06 8:25 5:18 8:24 5:49 7:5214 5:24 8:00 5:06 8:25 5:19 8:23 5:50 7:5015 5:23 8:01 5:06 8:26 5:20 8:23 5:51 7:4916 5:22 8:02 5:06 8:26 5:21 8:22 5:52 7:4717 5:21 8:03 5:06 8:27 5:22 8:21 5:54 7:4618 5:20 8:04 5:06 8:27 5:23 8:21 5:55 7:4419 5:19 8:05 5:06 8:27 5:24 8:20 5:56 7:4320 5:18 8:06 5:07 8:27 5:25 8:19 5:57 7:4121 5:17 8:07 5:07 8:28 5:25 8:18 5:58 7:4022 5:16 8:08 5:07 8:28 5:26 8:18 5:59 7:3823 5:15 8:09 5:07 8:28 5:27 8:17 6:00 7:3624 5:15 8:10 5:08 8:28 5:28 8:18 6:01 7:3525 5:14 8:11 5:08 8:28 5:29 8:15 6:02 7:3326 5:13 8:12 5:08 8:28 5:30 8:14 6:03 7:3227 5:12 8:13 5:09 8:28 5:31 8:13 6:04 7:3028 5:12 8:14 5:09 8:28 5:32 8:12 6:05 7:2829 5:11 8:15 5:09 8:28 5:33 8:11 6:07 7:2730 5:11 8:15 5:10 8:28 5:34 8:10 6:08 7:2531 5:10 8:16 5:35 8:10 6:09 7:2385

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