Fishing

The USDA Forest Service shares responsibility for managing wildlife resources on the White Mountain National Forest with the New Hampshire Fish & Game Department and the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. These wildlife agencies are responsible for regulating fishing laws and regulations in their respective states.

Because the White Mountain National Forest includes land in both the state of New Hampshire and the state of Maine, it is the responsibility of those fishing to have the appropriate state permit or license, depending on which side of the state border one is in.

To learn more, including how to obtain a fishing license, visit the New Hampshire Fish & Game Department or Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife websites.

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Barnes Field Group Campground

Barnes Field serves as a group campground in the summer months, and it remains open on a first-come, first-served self service basis during the winter months. Located near the scenic Peabody river,…

Long Pond Day Use Area

​The Long Pond Day Use Area offers picnicking, fishing, and boating. It provides picnic tables, pedestal-mounted fire grates, a vault toilet, and boat launch ramp for small non-motorized water…

Russell Pond Campground

Campground's 86 campsites are tucked into the hillside overlooking Russell Pond, a popular boating and fishing site (due in part to regular fish stocking by the State Fish and Game Department).

South Pond Recreation Area

This tree lined pond with its sand beach and surrounding mountains offer a great place for family gatherings. The area provides a bathhouse, picnic tables, grills and a carry-in launch for small…