THE WEIRS TIMES BOATING & RECREATION GUIDE — Spring / Summer 2012


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Adam Weatherbee of Auburn caught this 7-lb salmon in Squam on April 15, 2012.


COURTESY PHOTO NH FISH AND GAME


FISH THE LAKES REGION, WHERE THE WATER MEETS THE MOUNTAINS


by Jane Vachon NH Fish & Game


New Hampshire’s scenic Lakes Region has


something for every angler. Highlighted by large lakes renowned for their landlocked salmon, trout and smallmouth bass fishing, the area also has sparkling streams and riv- ers and many smaller lakes and ponds with plentiful opportunities for cold and warmwater fishing. Before you head out, check out the


New Hampshire Fish and Game Depart- ment website (www.fishnh.com) for online license sales, fishing reports, stocking info and – coming soon – a new Google-based interactive fish- ing and boating access map. Or pick up a copy of the free official New Hampshire Boating & Fishing Public Ac- cess Map, a statewide guide to boating access in the Granite State, available at the Canterbury and Sanbornton visitor centers, as well as the Lakes Region Tourism Associa- tion office in Tilton. New Hampshire’s iconic lake, Winnipesaukee stretches 28 miles across the center of the state and offers endless possibilities for the angler. Town sites not only have great fishing, but easy ac-


cess to food, shops and ice cream. Far-reaching town docks offer outstanding early season fishing for landlocked salmon, rainbow trout and the occasional lake trout, plus excellent cover for bass, perch and pickerel at other times of year. Shoreline sites on the big lake include the Center Harbor Town Docks/Town Beach, one of the pretti- est places in the region to cast a line from shore. From the Meredith Town Docks, anglers seek early season salmon and rainbows, and other species throughout the summer. The Lees Mills boat launch is a great spot for fishing for warmwater species, with abundant shoreline


access and plenty of parking. Within walking distance of the Loon Preserva-


tion Center, this site has that “off the beaten path” feel. Across the lake at the Wolfeboro Town


among the rocks. Here,


Dock, fish are attracted to the mouth of the Smith River as it flows into Lake Win- nipesaukee. This is a popular for salmon and rainbow trout in the spring, and perch and smallmouth as the season progresses. The Alton Town Park and Docks are also a perennial spot for spring salmon and trout fish- ing. Later in the season, look for smallmouth cruising See FISH on 27


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