Lake Winnipesaukee Fishing near Gilford, New Hampshire

Lake Winnipesaukee is a lake located just 5.5 miles from Gilford, in Belknap County, in the state of New Hampshire, United States, near Lake Shore Park, NH. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including brown trout, rock bass, crappie, rainbow trout, walleye, white perch, perch, largemouth bass, atlantic salmon, pickerel, striped bass, brook trout, smallmouth bass, bullhead, lake trout and bream/bluegill here. Whether you’re fly fishing, spinning, trolling or baitcasting your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Lake Winnipesaukee. Alternate names for this lake include Lake Winassoasawque, Lake Winnipesse and Lake Winnepossockey.

Join us as we discuss the New Hampshire Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

  "Caught 10"-12" Brookies one after another on Monday night 5-21-18 between 5pm and 7:30pm. Trout..." Smith River

  "Actually, there are good size smallmouth bass in Indian Pond, along with pickerel. I have caught..." Indian Pond

  "I was pleasantly surprised by this brook. there are good places to cast on both sides of the road...." Junkins Brook