Fishing Locations
A fishing license is required for anyone 16 years of age and older. Fishing licenses allow the taking of all species in the freshwaters of the state, except Atlantic salmon brood stock. Temporary one-, three- and seven-day fishing licenses are available to non-residents. The dates for intended use will be asked at the time of purchase; the dates must be consecutive. Licenses may be purchased online or from one of many local retail stores.
Licenses are not required for fishing in saltwater unless taking any species of trout, salmon, smelt or shad in any state waters or while fishing through the ice in Great Bay or its tributaries. Fishing seasons vary. For more information visit the state Fish and Game Department website.
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Gilford, NH
Ellacoya State Park at Lake Winnipesaukee
266 Scenic Road (Route 11) 603-293-7821Lake swimming and fishing; boat ramp; picnicking
Fresh-water fishing is done at this state park on Lake Winnipesaukee. A boat ramp is available. See full description of Ellacoya State Park
Hampton, NH
Hampton Beach State Park
160 Ocean Blvd (Route 1A) 603-926-3784Ocean swimming, fishing, RV camping on the shore
Saltwater shore fishing is done from this beach on the Atlantic. See full description of Hampton Beach State Park
Greenland, NH
Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Discovery Center is 89 Depot Road ; many other access points 603-868-1095This giant tidal bay has a Discovery Center for visitors and lots of access points for fishing and boating. See full description at our New Hampshire science and nature pages.
Tamworth, NH
White Lake State Park
94 State Park Road (Route 16) 603-323-7350Swimming, trout fishing, camping
Trout fishing is done at this park. See full description of White Lake State Park
Rye, NH
Wallis Sands State Park & Beach
1050 Ocean Boulevard (Route 1A) 603-436-9404Small sandy family beach with lifeguards
Offers a 700-foot beach, fishing areas, and a bathhouse. Lifeguards are on duty. A nice family beach. There is a parking fee.
Hanover, NH
Mink Brook Nature Preserve Fishing Access
11 Brook Road 603-643-3433Mink Brook Nature Preserve, just south of Hanover and managed by the Hanover conservancy, is a 100-acre nature preserve of white pine and hemlock, and the home of brook trout, bears, and lots of flora. The property has two brooks: Trout Brook, which winds northward to join Mink Brook, and Mink Brook, a tributary of the Connecticut River. Two trails offer a variety of walking terrain. Leashed dogs are allowed. Fishing is permitted; trapping, hunting, and fires are not allowed.
Sutton, NH
Wadleigh State Park
78 Wadleigh State Park 603-927-4724Lake swimming, nice picnic grove, playing fields
Fishing is done at this park. See full description of Wadleigh State Park.
Hampton, NH
Hampton State Pier
Off Route 1AFeatures a fishing pier, and docking for recreational boats. There is a fee for parking. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth Fish Pier
Pierce IslandOpen year-round, this state pier offers a marina, refrigerated storage, ice, fuel, and a fishing area.
Haverhill, NH
Bedell Bridge Historic Site
Routes 10 and 25 603-271-3556On this plain was the second longest, two-span covered bridge in the United States. Built in 1866, the bridge was destroyed by wind in 1979. Visitors to the area will enjoy the history, plus fishing and canoeing. A boat launch is located in the park.
Odell, NH
Nash Stream
Off Route 110 to Emerson Road to nash Stream Road 603-788-4157More than just one stream, this is actually 40,000 acres of undeveloped land. It's available for public use for hiking, fishing, paddling, hunting, snowmobiling, ATV riding, and cross-country skiing. Camping is not permitted. Information: www.nhdfl.org.
Gorham, NH
Moose Brook State Park
Jimtown Road (off Route 2) 603-466-3850Moose Brook State Park offers gorgeous scenery and many outdoor activities, water sports, and hiking and biking trails. The variety of the 59 campground sites at Moose Brook State Park makes it a great destination for camping.
See full description of Moose Brook State Park
Stewartstown, NH
Coleman State Park
1166 Diamond Pond Road 603-237-5382Coleman State Park is on the shores of Little Diamond Pond in Stewartstown. This pond, and nearby streams, offers excellent trout fishing. A boat launch is located within the park; small boats are permitted, but speed is restricted. Rowboats are available for rent. Pets are permitted in the campground areas, but not in the lodges.