🐟 What fish can you catch in Exeter?

Most commonly caught species around Exeter , NH : Largemouth bass - 27,528 reported catches Striped bass - 4,819 reported catches Chain pickerel - 4,806 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,821 reported catches Bluegill - 3,096 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Exeter fishing reports?

The latest Exeter , NH fishing reports are: @caden.morales reported a nice Bluegill . @dbettencourt3885 reported a nice Bluegill at Arlington Mill Reservoir . @dbettencourt3885 reported a nice Yellow perch at Arlington Mill Reservoir . @AFisherDude reported a nice Chain pickerel at Cobbetts Pond . @C-Bait reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Onway Lake . .

Fishing in Exeter, NH

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Exeter, New Hampshire?

Anglers in Exeter , NH recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Attitash , Hampton Harbor Inlet , Fundy Cove , Big Island Pond , Great Pond .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Exeter?

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New Hampshire, United States

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Top fish species in Exeter

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Bluegill

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Bluegill

Arlington Mill Reservoir

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Yellow perch

Arlington Mill Reservoir

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Chain pickerel

Cobbetts Pond

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Smallmouth bass

Onway Lake

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Chain pickerel

Pine Island Pond

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Chain pickerel

Pine Island Pond

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Largemouth bass

Big Island Pond

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Chain pickerel

Ayers Pond

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Bluegill

Crystal Lake

5 in · 3 oz

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Fishing regulations in Exeter

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Fishing regulations in New Hampshire can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 3, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Exeter fishing

Anglers in Exeter, NH recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Attitash, Hampton Harbor Inlet, Fundy Cove, Big Island Pond, and Great Pond.

Most commonly caught species around Exeter, NH:

Largemouth bass - 27,528 reported catches
Striped bass - 4,819 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 4,806 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,821 reported catches
Bluegill - 3,096 reported catches

The latest Exeter, NH fishing reports are:

@caden.morales reported a nice Bluegill.
@dbettencourt3885 reported a nice Bluegill at Arlington Mill Reservoir.
@dbettencourt3885 reported a nice Yellow perch at Arlington Mill Reservoir.
@AFisherDude reported a nice Chain pickerel at Cobbetts Pond.
@C-Bait reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Onway Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Exeter, NH. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: