Fishing in New England: A Comprehensive Guide

Saltwater, Freshwater, Salmon, Bass, Trout, and Ocean Fishing in the Northeast

Planning a New England Fishing Adventure!

Welcome to the diverse and vibrant world of fishing in New England. From the deep cold, Connecticut Lakes of Northern New Hampshire to the rugged coastlines of Maine, the northeastern US region offers an array of fishing experiences for enthusiasts of all levels. Let’s explore the freshwater and saltwater fishing opportunities, highlight popular fishing charters, discuss spring fishing prospects, and provide essential tips and resources for anglers in each state.

 

New England Freshwater Fishing:

Freshwater fishing in New England is a cherished pastime, with abundant trout, bass, salmon, and more. The Connecticut Lakes Region in Northern New Hampshire is renowned for its pristine lakes and excellent trout fishing. Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom beckons with remote streams and rivers teeming with trout. Lake Champlain, spanning New York, Vermont, and Quebec, is a paradise for anglers seeking bass, trout, and pike.

New England Saltwater Fishing:

The New England coastline offers exciting saltwater fishing opportunities. Cape Cod Bay in Massachusetts and the waters off Block Island in Rhode Island are prime spots for striped bass. Long Island Sound and Buzzards Bay are rich in bluefish and flounder. Maine’s rugged coast boasts plentiful striped bass, bluefin tuna, and groundfish.

Spring Fishing in New England:

Spring brings a flurry of activity to New England’s waters. Early-season trout fishing in rivers and streams requires patience and skill, with nymphs and streamers proving effective. The migration of striped bass along the coastline provides thrilling opportunities for anglers. As winter gives way to spring, ice-out pike fishing in Northern New England’s lakes and ponds becomes increasingly productive.

Popular Fishing Charters:

For those seeking guided fishing experiences, numerous charters operate along the New England coast. Perkins Cove in Ogunquit, Maine, offers a variety of fishing charters catering to different preferences and skill levels. Whether you’re targeting striped bass, bluefish, or tuna, these charters provide expert guidance and memorable experiences on the water.

Trout / Salmon Fishing:

Trout fishing holds a special place in the hearts of New England anglers. The region boasts numerous trout fishing destinations, each offering its own unique challenge. From the picturesque streams of Vermont’s Battenkill near Arlington south of Manchester to the pristine waters of monster Lake Trout and Salmon fishing on the First Connecticut Lake in Pittsburg, New Hampshire, opportunities abound for trout and landlocked salmon enthusiasts.

Anglers can also explore the Moore Dam in Littleton, New Hampshire, known for its excellent trout fishing. New London, NH and Lake Sunapee are other popular fishing destinations. Of course, the entire NH Lakes Region offers a multitude of fishing opportunities on Lake Winnipesaukee, Paugus Bay, Squam Lake, and Newfound Lake.

Fishing Resources by State:

To enhance your fishing adventures, utilize local resources and information. The VT Fishing section of the Vermont Living website is a valuable resource for Vermont anglers, offering detailed information on fishing locations, rules, and photos.

Fly fishing enthusiasts can explore the White Mountains of New Hampshire and try their luck on Echo Lake. Check the NH Living Ezine for local fishing news and updates.

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The Mooring Bed and Breakfast, 132 Seguinland Road, Georgetown ME 04548 | 207-371-2790 or 866-828-7343 
Five unique rooms, all with private baths, great ocean views & beautiful gardens. A roomy casual porch catches the warm summer breezes. The Mooring has beautifully landscaped grounds with a Pergola directly on the ocean edge to host a wedding. Enjoy the large groomed lawn to have your tented reception, family reunions, or afternnon stroll. Discover a beautiful, quiet spot on the ocean. 
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Sewall House Yoga Retreat, 1027 Crystal Road (PO Box 254), Island Falls, Maine 04747 | 1-646-316-5151
The Sewall House Yoga Retreat remains in the family and to this day continues the hospitality begun by Levi Sewall (who settled Island Falls and is William's father). Donna Davidge, the fifth generation in the house, runs the lovely old place as a yoga retreat, splitting her time between Island Falls, Maine and New York City.
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Beachmere Inn, 62 Beachmere Place, Ogunquit, ME 03907 | 207-646-2021
Ocean front accommodations in the heart of Ogunquit on the Marginal Way with breathtaking ocean views. Luxury suites and unique rooms, fireplaces, kitchenettes, private balconies or patios. Enjoy an on-site spa, exercise room and hot tub. Reception rooms for weddings, meetings and events. Beachmere Inn is a leader in guest services, event coordination and hospitality. A stunning location perfect for weddings, elopements, vow renewals, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers and even bachelor - bachelorette weekend getaways. Open year round. Walk to everything in town or enjoy drinks from our ocean view Blue Bistro.
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The Colony Hotel, 140 Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport, ME 04046
The Colony Hotel is a recognizable landmark from land and sea overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Kennebunk River and our private beach. The 1914 resort is a picturesque getaway with guestrooms in five buildings each with its own distinctive style and ocean, river, or garden view. The Colony Hotel is ranked as one of the best coastal eco-resorts and is pet friendly.
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The Bethel Inn Resort & Suites, On The Common, 21 Broad Street, Bethel, ME 04217 | 207-824-2175
Embrace the scenic beauty of Maine's White Mountains at Bethel Inn & Resort. A 1919 year-round family resort with fully updated traditional guest accommodations complemented with fully equipped townhomes and 200 acres of resort amenities. Breakfast is served daily in the Main Dining Room. Craft brews and handcrafted cocktails and more in the comfortable Millbrook Tavern & Grille. Award-winning 18-hole championship golf course, health club with an outdoor heated pool, fitness center, and saunas. Miles of biking trails right here at the resort.
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Chesterfield Inn, 20 Cross Road, Chesterfield, NH 03466
The Chesterfield Inn is a warm, welcoming Bed and Breakfast Inn in the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire. We specialize in personal service and comfort. Enjoy our delicious country breakfast, cooked to order, with homemade muffins made from scratch each morning. Our romantic candlelit dining room is the perfect place for dinner with a menu of fresh, local food that changes with the seasons. Most guest rooms have fireplaces, pretty views and six rooms are pet friendly. The inn is the perfect place for an intimate wedding.
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The Norwich Inn, 325 Main Street, Norwich, VT 05055 | 802-649-1143
The Norwich Inn is a historic Vermont inn located just across the river from Hanover, New Hampshire. An Inn has been on the site since 1797; the current Victorian Structure since 1890. We offer 38 guestrooms, Pub, Dining Room, and Microbrewery.
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The Old Salt Restaurant & Lamie's Inn, 490 Lafayette Road (Rte. 1), Hampton, NH 03842 | 603-926-8322
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Inn at Ellis River House B&B Inn, 17 Harriman Road, Jackson, NH 03846 | 603-383-9339
Enchanting Country Inn offering "Romance & Rejuvenation" on the river in the heart of the White Mountains. 20 rooms and cottage are beautifully appointed with period and modern amenities. Many have Jacuzzis for two and/or balconies, most have fireplaces. Gourmet country breakfast and afternoon refreshments included. Enjoy the cozy game room/pub, hot tub, sauna, and outdoor heated pool. Relax, re-discover lifes simple pleasures, hike, fish, golf nearby, cross country or downhill ski, outlet shop and more. Let the Inn at Ellis River rejuvenate your spirits!
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Sugar Hill Inn, 116 Scenic Route 117, Sugar Hill Road, Sugar Hill, NH 03586 | 603-823-5621
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Franconia Inn, 1300 Easton Rd., Franconia, NH 03580 | 603-823-5542
"In the Land of Big Mountains and Small Villages." Nestled in the heart of the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire, The Franconia Inn is a full service country inn, where casual elegance and exquisite cuisine are just waiting to welcome you. Please visit our website for more information.
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Woodstock Inn Station & Brewery, Rt. 3, No. Main, No. Woodstock, NH 03262 | 603-745-3951
Located in the quaint village of North Woodstock, the Inn's gracious and relaxed setting centers around 40 uniquely styled and cozy rooms and suites, located across 6 buildings on the property. All of our lodging options offer the comforts of home, including cable, free Wi-Fi access, air-conditioning and more. Many offer Whirlpool tubs and gas fireplaces. Includes free use of off-property indoor pool and health club. Voted a White Mountains favorite by NH Magazine, Hidden Gem award and "Worth a Journey" says Phantom Gourmet. Our famous country breakfast is included with your stay.
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Wildcat Inn & Tavern, Rte 16A, Jackson Village NH 03846 | 603-383-4245
Through the Jackson covered bridge is a place that just might be perfect... a place where candle light dances and the love and laughter of a hundred years of happy travelers is as rich as the wide pine floors. We invite you to take a step back in time. Come prepared to laugh, love, and smile so hard you might just cry. After all, as brilliant stars twinkle in the clear night sky... you just might find that the Wildcat is almost perfect. Lunch, Dinner, Entertainment in the Tavern.
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Partridge Cabins, 3 Partridge Road, US Route 3, Pittsburg, NH 03592 | 603-538-6380
Visit Partridge Cabins and Lodge - the four season place to be. We have 600 feet of lake frontage, and offer housekeeping cabins situated amidst the shade of sheltering spruce and fir trees. Completely winterized cabins with gas heaters, private baths, with hot and cold running water, electricity, and full kitchen facilities. All cabins are attractively furnished, and accommodate 4-8 people. Snowmobile, cross-country ski, hike, moose watch, and let's not forget fishing and hunting! Summer, fall, winter, and spring, you will find Partridge Lodge & Cabins most pleasing.
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The Inn at Smith Cove Lakehouse & Vacation Rentals, 19 Roberts Road Gilford, NH 03249 | 603-293-1111
The 1894 Victorian Lake House is offering lakefront accommodations for up to 15 people. All with private bath. Free Wifi and many with lake views. Come join us for year-round activities and relaxation. Located just minutes from Bank of NH Pavilion and Weirs Beach attractions. Visit our webite for details.
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The Governor's House in Hyde Park, 100 Main Street, Hyde Park, VT 05655 | 802-888-6888 or Toll-Free 866-800-6888
Centerpiece of a quiet village, the completely restored historic mansion offers modern comfort with the gracious elegance of an earlier time. Period furnishings. Bedroom fireplaces. Mountain views. Jane Austen weekends. Afternoon tea. Small private events, and weddings. The perfect elopement package.
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Marshfield Inn and Motel, 5630 US Route 2, Marshfield, VT 05658 | 802-426-3383
We offer quiet country accommodations on 37 acres convenient to both Montpelier and St. Johnsbury. It’s the perfect relaxing stop-over after a busy day of travel, or a comfortable place to settle for a few days while exploring Montpelier, Central Vermont or the Northeast Kingdom. Experience the cozy charm and beautiful surroundings of a B&B, with the privacy, convenience and reasonable price of a motel. We are pet friendly.
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Strong House Inn, 94 West Main Street, Vergennes, VT 05491 | 802-877-3337
The Strong House Inn is located in the heart of the Champlain Valley. This historical Inn has 14 individually decorated guestrooms, on five acres of gardens and trees with classic New England architecture and the comfort and luxury of a modern day Inn. The Inn is a perfect location for weddings, receptions, and rehearsal dinners and meetings for up to 50 people. Join us for Quilting in Vermont, the ultimate setting for quilters to reignite their creative passion and be spoiled in the process. Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway, a foodie experience, or a once in a lifetime event - an adventure is waiting for you!
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West Mountain Inn, River Road, Arlington, VT 05250 | 802-375-6516
Nestled on a mountainside, the century old, seven gabled West Mountain Inn invites guests to discover its many treasures. Distinctively decorated guest rooms, comfortable common areas, 150 woodland acres with wildflowers, a bird sanctuary, and llamas. Miles of wilderness ski or hiking trails and the Battenkill River provide seasonal outdoor activities. Private dining and meeting rooms, A unique space for celebrations of weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions, or business meetings.
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Middlebury Inn, 14 Courthouse Square, Middlebury, VT 05753 | 1-802-388-4961
With 70 guest rooms, the Middlebury Inn offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and classic historic charm. Welcoming travelers since 1827, the inn now has all of the amenities of a full service hotel, including fine dining, a pub, and meeting and banquet space to accommodate your Vermont wedding. Located between Burlington and Rutland and convenient to many Vermont attractions, this inn is perfect for that pampered fresh-air getaway, family reunion or professional retreat.
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The Green Mountain Inn, 18 Main St., P.O. Box 60, Stowe, VT 05672 | 800-253-7302
Experience warm hospitality in an historic landmark in the heart of Stowe Village. Beautifully restored, the Inn offers the perfect blend of modern luxury and country elegance in over 100 rooms, fireplace suites, luxury rooms, exquisite village apartments and townhouses. Two superb restaurants, afternoon tea, year-round outdoor heated swimming pool, outdoor Jacuzzi, children's pool, two firepits and fully equipped health club. Classic setting for weddings, conferences and events.
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Phineas Swann Bed & Breakfast Inn, 195 Main Street, Montgomery Center, VT 05471 | 802-326-4306
The Phineas Swann Bed & Breakfast is New England's most romantic and pet-friendly getaway. Located just 7 miles from Jay Peak Resort, the Phineas Swann offers year-round recreational and vacation options, including skiing, hiking, cycling, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, leaf-viewing, and even swimming at Jay Peak's indoor water park.
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Castle Hill Resort and Spa, Junction of Rt. 103 & 131, Ludlow, VT 05149 | 888-764-6836
Castle Inn at Castle Hill Resort and Spa is a member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels Of The World, Historic Hotels Of America, and is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Luxury reigns supreme here at our elegant, full-service Vermont Inn which features a unique collection of 10 individually decorated guest rooms.
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The Norwich Inn, 325 Main Street, Norwich, VT 05055 | 802-649-1143
The Norwich Inn is a historic Vermont inn located just across the river from Hanover, New Hampshire. An Inn has been on the site since 1797; the current Victorian Structure since 1890. We offer 38 guestrooms, Pub, Dining Room, and Microbrewery. The Brewery at the Norwich Inn is one of the top VT breweries - all Jasper Murdock Ales and craft beer are brewed on premises.
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The Vermont Inn, 69 Rt. 4, Mendon, VT 05701 | 800-541-7795
This 1840 farmhouse on six acres surrounded by the Green Mountains was featured in Recommended Country Inns of New England and VERMONT Magazine, and offers fine dining with an extensive wine list. Golf and ski packages are available.
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Chesterfield Inn, 20 Cross Street, West Chesterfield, NH 03466 | 800-365-5515
The Chesterfield Inn is a warm, welcoming Bed and Breakfast Inn just across the river in the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire. We specialize in personal service and comfort. Enjoy our delicious country breakfast, cooked to order, with homemade muffins made from scratch each morning. Our romantic candlelit dining room is the perfect place for dinner with a menu of fresh, local food that changes with the seasons. The inn is the perfect place for intimate weddings. Most guest rooms have fireplaces, pretty views and six rooms are pet friendly!
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The Wildflower Inn, 2059 Darling Hill Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851 | 802-626-8310
Trailside Lodging in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Your next great adventure awaits at The Wildflower. A four-season destination property for the best in outdoor recreation and Vermont experiences. With our 25-room Inn, full-service restaurant, pub, Village Sport bike shop (with rentals) and KCE guide company right on the property, you will have everything you need to make the most of your Vermont visit.
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Shore Acres Inn & Restaurant, 237 Shore Acres Dr., North Hero, VT 05474 | 802-372-8722
Shore Acres is located in the heart of the Champlain islands. Each room offers guests an incomparable panoramic view of the Green Mountains and the glistening waters of Lake Champlain. A visit here provides you with the recharge and relaxation we all truly need. 19 lakeside inns overlooking Lake Champlain on 46 private acres. A special place for your special event or Lake Champlain VT wedding. Event consultation, and Pet-Friendly accommodations available.
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Bromley View Inn, 522 Vermont Rte. 30, Bondville, VT 05340 | 802-297-1459
Bromley View Inn is located between Manchester, Bromley Mountain Resort and Stratton Mountain Resort. Our guests will find themselves in an activity haven with six ski areas within an hour, five golf courses within a half hour, superior hiking and snowshoeing, plenty of waterways for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing; and some of Vermont's best shopping and antiquing in the towns of Manchester, Arlington, Londonderry, Weston, Peru, and Dorset.
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Brandon Inn, 20 Park Street, Brandon, VT | 802-747-8300
The historic Brandon Inn in the center of the Vermont Village of Brandon features comfortable accommodations in a historic New England Country Inn. Amenities include a full hot breakfast and free Wi-Fi. A work desk and seating area are found in the individually decorated rooms all with a full bathroom and hairdryer. Common areas and dining rooms are found on the ground floor of the Inn. Meeting facilities and destination weddings are a specialty. Book direct by telephone or online.
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Discover a new favorite Vermont inn or BnB by exploring VT Inns - a Vermont Guide to Vermont Inn Lodging. Looking for the ideal inn getaway, Spa session, romantiic Vermont Inn, or Inn Dining experience? Find your happy place.
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INTERLAKEN INN | Resort and Conference Center, 74 Interlaken Road, Lakeville, CT 06039
The Interlaken Inn of Lakeville, CT is a country inn located in the beautiful Litchfield Hills offering unique weddings, private meetings & leisure travel.
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