Fish Map of the Lake

Ms Merge · 01-10-2013, 09:07 AM

Hello Forum members,

I recall seeing a map of the lake that had markings as to what kind of fish frequented certain places. For example Bass right off the east side of Governor's Island. Was I just dreaming or does something like this really exist?

Thanks,
Ms Merge

Grant · 01-10-2013, 09:18 AM

Years ago, the old NH Dept. of Safety maps had little white letters designating various species at locations. While I'm sure these had some merit, they always seemed somewhat random. For example smallmouth bass can be found just about anywhere in the Lake where there's "structure" and food. Similarly, trout and salmon will be where there is depth (cooler water) and food. Also -- fish locations can vary throughout the year -- the most obvious example of this being salmon in the spring (shallower) and fall (heading for tribs & spawning in shallows), and smallmouths spawning shallow on shoals and gravelly shallows in the late spring. The recent Fish & Game study of the movement of tagged tournament bass showed that these fish MOVE -- often traveling miles from where they were released in a short period of time.

And then there's the issue of 'exotic' or foreign species introduced, such as the dreaded rock bass. They must have an impact on native species.

So, in short, I remember maps with little white letters designating various species, but have not seen an authoritative map. But any seasoned fisherman who fishes the Lake has a 'list' of hot spots.

BroadHopper · 01-10-2013, 01:22 PM

I'm not sure if I want to publicy tell where the best fishing spots on the lake are. They knowledge was handed down two generations.

I find the fishing better on Winnisquam than on Winnipesaukee.

boat_guy64 · 01-10-2013, 01:32 PM

I think that you are talking about the green Duncan maps. The older version that I have does show what type of fish should be found in different locations. I'm not sure if the current maps still show this information.

01-10-2013, 09:07 AM	#1
Ms Merge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 25 Thanks: 18 Thanked 12 Times in 6 Posts	Fish Map of the Lake Hello Forum members, I recall seeing a map of the lake that had markings as to what kind of fish frequented certain places. For example Bass right off the east side of Governor's Island. Was I just dreaming or does something like this really exist? Thanks, Ms Merge

01-10-2013, 09:18 AM	#2
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,499 Thanks: 374 Thanked 229 Times in 123 Posts	Years ago, the old NH Dept. of Safety maps had little white letters designating various species at locations. While I'm sure these had some merit, they always seemed somewhat random. For example smallmouth bass can be found just about anywhere in the Lake where there's "structure" and food. Similarly, trout and salmon will be where there is depth (cooler water) and food. Also -- fish locations can vary throughout the year -- the most obvious example of this being salmon in the spring (shallower) and fall (heading for tribs & spawning in shallows), and smallmouths spawning shallow on shoals and gravelly shallows in the late spring. The recent Fish & Game study of the movement of tagged tournament bass showed that these fish MOVE -- often traveling miles from where they were released in a short period of time. And then there's the issue of 'exotic' or foreign species introduced, such as the dreaded rock bass. They must have an impact on native species. So, in short, I remember maps with little white letters designating various species, but have not seen an authoritative map. But any seasoned fisherman who fishes the Lake has a 'list' of hot spots. __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

01-10-2013, 01:22 PM	#3
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,569 Thanks: 3,204 Thanked 1,101 Times in 793 Posts	fish map I'm not sure if I want to publicy tell where the best fishing spots on the lake are. They knowledge was handed down two generations. I find the fishing better on Winnisquam than on Winnipesaukee. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

01-10-2013, 01:32 PM	#4
boat_guy64 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Windham and Meredith Posts: 225 Blog Entries: 5 Thanks: 33 Thanked 89 Times in 42 Posts	Fish I think that you are talking about the green Duncan maps. The older version that I have does show what type of fish should be found in different locations. I'm not sure if the current maps still show this information.