Where fishing is close to home!

Perhaps the most understated feature about freshwater fishing in southeastern New Hampshire is
how easy it can be to escape the crowds, the traffic,and the noise often associated with more populous
areas. Traditionally, one thinks of heading to the WhiteMountains and the northern part of the state to find refuge and solitude. Here in southeastern New Hampshire, too,with minimal effort and travel, you can cast a line in someof the most scenic rivers and ponds in the state. Try these shorebank fishing spots in
southeastern New Hampshire – just a few of the many the area has to offer. Featured sites
include: l Isinglass, Cocheco and Lamprey rivers l Pawtuckaway Lake l Lucas Pond, Barbadoes Pond and the Exeter

Catch-and-Release

Fishing for fun, not food? Make sure you practice
“catch-and-release.” A fish that is properly handled will
have the best chance for survival
Here’s how:
Never remove a deeply swallowed hook from the fish’s
throat or stomach — instead, cut the leader and leave the
hook in the fish. It will eventually work free or rust away.
l Use barbless hooks or hooks with pinched barbs.
l Land the fish quickly, so it does not become
exhausted or stressed.
l Release the fish while it’s still in the water.
l To remove the hook, gently back it out of the fish’s
mouth. You can use pliers for this.