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🎣 Week of May 31, 2026

New Hampshire Weekly Fishing Report

Based on live USGS water temperature data — which lakes are in the ideal zone for your target species this Summer?

🐟 34 Species Active 🏞️ 5 Top Lakes 📅 Summer 2026

📋 This Week's Fishing Forecast

This week's fishing report for New Hampshire shows active conditions for May. Water temperatures are supporting strong activity from Alligator Gar, Black Bullhead, Black Crappie. In total, 34 species are currently within their preferred temperature range across the state. The top-rated water bodies this week include South Branch Piscataquog River Near Goffstown, Nh, Connecticut R Below Indian Stream Nr Pittsburg, Nh, Ashuelot River Near Gilsum, Nh. South Branch Piscataquog River Near Goffstown, Nh leads with a fishing suitability score of 30 species in optimal range at 63.0°F (30 active species). Spring is an excellent time to fish as waters warm and fish become more active. Pre-spawn feeding periods can produce outstanding action, especially in the shallows and along warming flats.

🏆 Top Lakes This Week — Ideal Water Temperatures

🐟 Alligator Gar 🐟 Black Bullhead 🐟 Black Crappie 🐟 Bowfin 🐟 Brown Bullhead 🐟 Brown Trout 🐟 Bull Trout 🐟 Burbot 🐟 Chain Pickerel 🐟 Cutthroat Trout 🐟 Green Sunfish 🐟 Lake Sturgeon 🐟 Muskellunge (Muskie) 🐟 Northern Pike 🐟 Paddlefish 🐟 Pumpkinseed 🐟 Rainbow Trout 🐟 Rock Bass (Goggle-eye) 🐟 Sauger 🐟 Smallmouth Bass 🐟 Spotted Gar 🐟 Striped Bass 🐟 Walleye 🐟 Warmouth 🐟 White Crappie 🐟 White Perch 🐟 White Sturgeon 🐟 Yellow Bass 🐟 Yellow Bullhead 🐟 Yellow Perch
63°F
Water Temp
30 species active
🐟 Alligator Gar 🐟 Black Bullhead 🐟 Black Crappie 🐟 Bowfin 🐟 Brown Bullhead 🐟 Brown Trout 🐟 Bull Trout 🐟 Burbot 🐟 Chain Pickerel 🐟 Cutthroat Trout 🐟 Green Sunfish 🐟 Lake Sturgeon 🐟 Muskellunge (Muskie) 🐟 Northern Pike 🐟 Paddlefish 🐟 Pumpkinseed 🐟 Rainbow Trout 🐟 Rock Bass (Goggle-eye) 🐟 Sauger 🐟 Smallmouth Bass 🐟 Spotted Gar 🐟 Striped Bass 🐟 Walleye 🐟 Warmouth 🐟 White Crappie 🐟 White Perch 🐟 White Sturgeon 🐟 Yellow Bass 🐟 Yellow Bullhead 🐟 Yellow Perch
62.8°F
Water Temp
30 species active
🐟 Alligator Gar 🐟 Black Bullhead 🐟 Black Crappie 🐟 Bowfin 🐟 Brown Bullhead 🐟 Brown Trout 🐟 Bull Trout 🐟 Burbot 🐟 Chain Pickerel 🐟 Cutthroat Trout 🐟 Green Sunfish 🐟 Lake Sturgeon 🐟 Muskellunge (Muskie) 🐟 Northern Pike 🐟 Paddlefish 🐟 Pumpkinseed 🐟 Rainbow Trout 🐟 Rock Bass (Goggle-eye) 🐟 Sauger 🐟 Smallmouth Bass 🐟 Spotted Gar 🐟 Striped Bass 🐟 Walleye 🐟 Warmouth 🐟 White Crappie 🐟 White Perch 🐟 White Sturgeon 🐟 Yellow Bass 🐟 Yellow Bullhead 🐟 Yellow Perch
62.2°F
Water Temp
30 species active
🐟 Alligator Gar 🐟 Black Bullhead 🐟 Bowfin 🐟 Brook Trout 🐟 Brown Bullhead 🐟 Brown Trout 🐟 Bull Trout 🐟 Burbot 🐟 Chain Pickerel 🐟 Chinook Salmon (King Salmon) 🐟 Coho Salmon (Silver Salmon) 🐟 Cutthroat Trout 🐟 Green Sunfish 🐟 Lake Sturgeon 🐟 Northern Pike 🐟 Paddlefish 🐟 Pumpkinseed 🐟 Rainbow Trout 🐟 Sauger 🐟 Spotted Gar 🐟 Walleye 🐟 Warmouth 🐟 White Sturgeon 🐟 Yellow Bass 🐟 Yellow Bullhead 🐟 Yellow Perch
56.3°F
Water Temp
26 species active
🐟 Alligator Gar 🐟 Black Bullhead 🐟 Bowfin 🐟 Brook Trout 🐟 Brown Bullhead 🐟 Brown Trout 🐟 Bull Trout 🐟 Burbot 🐟 Chain Pickerel 🐟 Chinook Salmon (King Salmon) 🐟 Coho Salmon (Silver Salmon) 🐟 Cutthroat Trout 🐟 Green Sunfish 🐟 Lake Sturgeon 🐟 Northern Pike 🐟 Paddlefish 🐟 Pumpkinseed 🐟 Rainbow Trout 🐟 Sauger 🐟 Spotted Gar 🐟 Walleye 🐟 Warmouth 🐟 White Sturgeon 🐟 Yellow Bass 🐟 Yellow Bullhead 🐟 Yellow Perch
56.1°F
Water Temp
26 species active

🪝 Recommended Baits This Week

crankbaits spinnerbaits soft plastics live crawfish

Bait recommendations based on active species and current water conditions in New Hampshire

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🌡️ Temperature Guide

Below 50°F Trout Season
50–65°F Bass Pre-Spawn
65–75°F Peak Season
75–85°F Catfish & Carp
Above 85°F Fish Stressed