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New England Local Fishing Information – Freshwater & Saltwater Fishing

Wleaning out your tackle box and shopping for fishing equipment is an annual tradition here in New England. The time of year when the weather fluctuations and temperature changes are signaling the arrival of spring. Spring means fishing! Early Spring, before the waters warm is the best time of the year to fish for Lake Trout and Landlocked Salmon. The silvery salmon are quite active and are feeding near the surface in early spring. NELiving.us thanks you for supporting fishing in New England. Contact us for information about adding your New England fishing supply shop. Learn more about advertising in NELiving.us.

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VERMONT FISHING

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Discover the best fishing holes in Vermont with our easy-to-use Vermont Fishing Guide. Broken down by region, you will quickly locate favorite fishing spots from the Champlain Valley to Bennington.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE FISHING

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Fishing in New Hampshire is a favorite way to pass the time. With all the lakes and beautiful scenery, it is no wonder. There are great places to fish throughout New Hampshire. No matter where you are, or plan to be, there is great fishing not far away! The NH fishing information is organized by region.

MAINE FISHING

aroostook fishing | acadia fishing | portland fishing | augusta fishing | auburn fishing | boothbay fishing | ogunquit fishing | bangor fishing So where to begin? It is a tough choice when there are over 3,000 lakes and ponds equaling 32,000 miles. Whether you’re an amateur or a pro, Maine has the fishing spots that will appeal to you. Discover the best locations to catch “the big one” in Maine by region, with links to other area attractions, restaurants, lodging, and a wide range of Maine indoor and outdoor activity information.

MASSACHUSETTS FISHING

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Whether it’s the thrill of deep sea fishing for shark or bass off the coast of Cape Cod, or the serenity of fly fishing at one of the Berkshires’ many stunning rivers, the Massachusetts fishing guide will help you find the porfect fishing hot spot for a day of relaxation or a destination fishing vacation.

CONNECTICUT FISHING

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Diversity makes for Great Fishing in Connecticut! Trout, walleye, pike, catfish, striped bass, bluefish, scup, largemouth bass, sfmallmouth bass, blackfish, fluke, … the list goes on and on. If you’re looking for great fishing in the Northeast then Connecticut is the place to be. Avid anglers will love the challenge of matching wits with wily trout in our TMAs, the sophistication of competitive bass fishing, or night fishing for huge stripers in Long Island Sound, the tranquility of our trout parks, or the simple fun of fishing for scup off a jetty or pier. Whatever your fishing pleasure, you’re sure to find it in Connecticut.

RHODE ISLAND FISHING

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Don’t let the size of this tiny state fool you. With countless marinas and coastal launches, there are some fabulous fishing spots throughout the Ocean State. Discover the best locations to catch the ‘big one’ in RI by region. Whether you are into saltwater fishing, freshwater fishing or fly fishing, Rhode Island has a spot for you to drop your line in the water. Browse the different Rhode Island regions below to find a fishing spot near you.

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How to Catch Fish in New England

The bait of choice, depends largely upon the fishing style of who you ask. The favorite food of salmon is smelt, so using streamers like “the Grey Ghost”, is a good choice.

Spring fishermen should try a Rapala minnow, or Rebel minnow. Both these lures imitate the action of a real live minnow, or smelt. Baitcasters prefer the real thing – live smelt, trolled or fished from a stationery boat have produced results.

Where to Find Them

Landlocked Salmon are only available in a few deep, cold-water, New England lakes. Some of the better landlocked salmon lakes include: Lake Winnippisauki, Squam Lake, Newfound Lake, and First Connecticut Lake, Second Connecticut Lake, Third Connecticut Lake, and Lake Francis in Pittsburg, New Hampshire. Vermont lakes include; Seymour Lake, Caspian Lake, Averill Lake, Crystal Lake, Lake Memphremagog, Lake Champlain, and Lake Willoughby.

Warmer Weather Fishing in the Northeast

When the water temperature rises, the colder water seeking fish like Salmon and Lake Trout go deep. Lake Trout in particular enjoy cold water and are often found in the deepest section of the lake. Getting your bait down to them is a challenge. Trolling flys or lures usually requires either a downrigger or lead-core line. Bait fishermen anchor and drop their bait several hundred feet down towards the lake bottom. Patience can pay off with large fish. Both Lakers (Lake Trout) and Salmon are robust fighters and can be 24 – 36 inches in length and weigh more than 10 pounds. Taken on light tackle they put up quite a struggle. The deep-water seeking Lake Trout will often head down with your bait, while the Salmon is more likely to break the water and attempt to spit out your lure, streamer, or live bait.

Enjoying the New England Scenery

The water quality of most lakes in New England is improving and with that improvement comes an increase in not only fish but associated species like loons, bait fish, and other wildlife. Nesting loons are now being seen for the first time in years at several Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine Waterways.