Fisheries Management in New Hampshire

The Inland Fisheries Division makes use of Fish and Game’s Strategic Plan, in
conjunction with results from New Hampshire angler opinion and attitude surveys, to guide its programs. This helps to address the needs of the state’s inland fisheries resources, as well as the recreational groups who utilize these resources.

• Inland Fisheries Division Master Operational Plan

Click to learn more about fisheries management from New Hampshire Fish and Game biologists and program specialists:

• Warmwater fisheries
• Coldwater fisheries
• Large lake fisheries
• Hatchery program
• Fish habitat program
• Fish conservation program
• Anadromous fisheries
• Warmwater lake and pond habitat initiative

Scientific reports:

• Warmwater Fish Population Assessments in New Hampshire (2011)
• A Summary of Warmwater Population Assessment Metrics in New Hampshire (1997-2005)
• A Comparison of Landlocked Salmon Size Statistics for Three New Hampshire Lakes (2011)
• Population Assessment of Tributary-spawning Rainbow Smelt in Selected NH Lakes July 1, 2011 –June 30, 2012
• Young-of-the-Year Black Bass Assessments in Lake Winnipesaukee, Big Squam Lake, Forest Lake, Spofford Lake and the Connecticut River (Charlestown/Claremont Reach) (2011)
• Juvenile Atlantic Salmon Index Site Summary for the Connecticut River Basin (2011)
• Federal Aid in Sportfish Restoration Performance Report Summary (July 1, 2011–June 30, 2012)
• Walleye Age and Growth in the Southern New Hampshire Section of the Connecticut River (2008-2009)
• Using Stream Temperature Profiles to Refine Managment Options in Four New Hampshire Watersheds (2008-2011)
• An Analysis of Stream Temperature Profiles in Northern New Hampshire (2011)
• Population Assessment of Tributary-spawning Rainbow Smelt in Selected NH Lakes (July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012)
• Evaluation of Black Bass Movement after Tournament Weigh-in, 2007-08
• Warmwater Population Assessments in New Hampshire - Black Bass Age Appendix 1997-2005
• A Summary of New Hampshire Bass Tournament Data, 1996-2005
• Spring Walleye Angler Survey in the Southern New Hampshire Section of the Connecticut River, 2008-2009