Fly fishing inNew Hampshire
White Mountains streams and Connecticut River tributaries with native brook trout.
New Hampshire waters
21 rivers, lakes and creeks with fly picks and reports.
Ammonoosuc River
A significant freestone river flowing through the White Mountains, offering diverse fishing for various trout species and even landlocked salmon closer to the Connecticut River.
Flows, flies & reports→riverAndroscoggin River
A northern New Hampshire system with tailwater characteristics in places and reliable trout runs; also offers excellent warmwater fishing in lower reaches.
Flows, flies & reports→riverAshuelot River
A celebrated southwestern New Hampshire freestone with healthy wild brown trout and brook trout populations and accessible wade fishing near Keene.
Flows, flies & reports→riverBaker River
A central New Hampshire freestone renowned for wild brook and brown trout and spring-run fishing below impoundments.
Flows, flies & reports→riverBearcamp River
A beautiful freestone river flowing into Ossipee Lake, known for its healthy trout populations and scenic fishing opportunities in the Lakes Region.
Flows, flies & reports→creekClear Stream
A picturesque freestone stream known for its clear waters and healthy populations of wild brook trout, offering solitude and classic small stream fly fishing.
Flows, flies & reports→riverConnecticut River
The largest river in New England with diverse trout and bass fisheries; excellent fly fishing for resident trout in the upper stretches and warmwater species downstream.
Flows, flies & reports→riverDiamond River
A beautiful, small freestone river in the Great North Woods, offering fantastic opportunities for wild brook trout in a peaceful, remote setting.
Flows, flies & reports→riverEllis River
A quintessential White Mountain freestone river, offering excellent dry fly fishing opportunities for native brook trout and stocked rainbows and browns.
Flows, flies & reports→creekIndian Stream
A remote, wild brook trout fishery in far northern New Hampshire, offering an unparalleled wilderness fly fishing experience.
Flows, flies & reports→creekIsinglass River
A smaller coastal plain river prized for technical trout fishing and easy access near Rochester and Dover.
Flows, flies & reports→lakeLake Winnipesaukee
New Hampshire’s largest lake, famous for landlocked salmon, lake trout and strong smallmouth bass populations that respond well to lake fly techniques.
Flows, flies & reports→riverLamprey River
A scenic river with diverse fishing, from trout in its upper, cooler sections to anadromous species and striped bass in its lower, tidally influenced reaches.
Flows, flies & reports→lakeNewfound Lake
A large, deep glacial lake renowned for its cold, clear waters and excellent fishing for landlocked salmon and lake trout, particularly during ice-out and fall.
Flows, flies & reports→riverPemigewasset River
A classic White Mountains freestone river known for wild brook and brown trout and energetic hatches during spring and summer.
Flows, flies & reports→creekPerry Stream
Another pristine northern New Hampshire stream, similar to Indian Stream, known for its healthy population of wild brook trout in a secluded environment.
Flows, flies & reports→riverPiscataquog River
A productive river, regularly stocked with trout, offering convenient fly fishing opportunities close to populated areas with good access.
Flows, flies & reports→riverSaco River
A versatile river with everything from spring creek-style freestones in the headwaters to larger river smallmouth and trout downstream.
Flows, flies & reports→riverSugar River
A diverse river system with both freestone and some slower, deeper sections, offering good trout fishing, especially in its upper reaches and below impoundments.
Flows, flies & reports→riverSwift River
A popular freestone river in the White Mountains, known for its consistent stocking and beautiful scenery, offering diverse water from riffles to pools.
Flows, flies & reports→riverWildcat River
A smaller, wilder freestone stream, perfect for anglers seeking native brook trout in a more intimate, secluded setting.
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