Fishing in
Belknap County
Belknap County, New Hampshire has 161 named fishable waters, 17 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
97 waters
Waters in Belknap County
- Crystal Lakereservoir6× stocked
- Lake Winnisquamreservoir5× stocked
- Lake Winnipesaukeelake4× stocked
- Big Riverstream4× stocked
- Squam Lakelake3× stocked
- Lake Waukewanlake3× stocked
- Saltmarsh Pondlake2× stocked
- Mountain Pondreservoir2× stocked
- Gunstock Riverstream2× stocked
- Manning Lakelake1× stocked
- Winona Lakelake1× stocked
- Lougee Pondlake1× stocked
- Sky Pondlake1× stocked
- Pout Pondlake1× stocked
- Nighthawk Hollow Brookstream1× stocked
- Salmon Brookstream1× stocked
- Tioga Riverstream1× stocked
- Opechee Bay Reservoirreservoir449 ac
- Upper Suncook Lakereservoir402 ac
- Lake Wicwasreservoir350 ac
- Lower Suncook Lakereservoir295 ac
- Halfmoon Lakelake283 ac
- Sunset Lakereservoir253 ac
- Pemingewasset Lakelake249 ac
- Hermit Lakereservoir220 ac
- Silver Lakelake202 ac
- Locke Lakereservoir149 ac
- Shellcamp Pondreservoir145 ac
- Loon Pondlake129 ac
- Hills Pondlake93 ac
131 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Rainbow Trout11 waters
- Brook Trout8 waters
- Landlocked Salmon5 waters
- Brown Trout2 waters
Latest stockings
- Lake WinnipesaukeeLandlocked SalmonJun 18, 2026
- Sky PondBrook TroutJun 2, 2026
- Crystal LakeRainbow TroutMay 28, 2026
- Mountain PondRainbow TroutMay 21, 2026
- Crystal LakeBrown TroutMay 20, 2026
- Nighthawk Hollow BrookBrook TroutMay 15, 2026
- Squam LakeRainbow TroutMay 13, 2026
- Squam LakeRainbow TroutMay 13, 2026
- Gunstock RiverRainbow TroutMay 12, 2026
- Saltmarsh PondRainbow TroutMay 12, 2026
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Belknap County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Belknap County, New Hampshire?+
Belknap County has 161 named fishable waters, 17 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Belknap County?+
Waters in Belknap County hold rainbow trout, brook trout, landlocked salmon and brown trout. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Belknap County?+
Yes — New Hampshire requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.