🐟 What fish can you catch in Salem?

Most commonly caught species around Salem , NH : Largemouth bass - 49,329 reported catches Chain pickerel - 7,129 reported catches Bluegill - 5,718 reported catches Striped bass - 5,476 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 5,112 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Salem fishing reports?

The latest Salem , NH fishing reports are: @c-mcphail reported a nice Largemouth bass at Crystal Lake . @kallanorcutt reported a nice Chain pickerel at Folletts Brook . @Bassslayer8906 reported a nice Largemouth bass . @Joe_tbf reported a nice Smallmouth bass . @yupfrank reported a nice Chain pickerel at Dorrs Pond . .

Fishing in Salem, NH

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

Anglers in Salem , NH recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Cochichewick , Cobbetts Pond , Lake Pentucket , Canobie Lake , Johnsons Pond .

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

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New Hampshire, United States

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Top fish species in Salem

Latest Salem fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

Crystal Lake

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Chain pickerel

Folletts Brook

20 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Chain pickerel

Dorrs Pond

7 in · 2 oz

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Griswold Pond

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Rainbow trout

Lake Saltonstall

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Largemouth bass

Griswold Pond

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Channel catfish

Concord River

12 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in Salem

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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 April 21, 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 Salem fishing

Anglers in Salem, NH recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Cochichewick, Cobbetts Pond, Lake Pentucket, Canobie Lake, and Johnsons Pond.

Most commonly caught species around Salem, NH:

Largemouth bass - 49,329 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 7,129 reported catches
Bluegill - 5,718 reported catches
Striped bass - 5,476 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 5,112 reported catches

The latest Salem, NH fishing reports are:

@c-mcphail reported a nice Largemouth bass at Crystal Lake.
@kallanorcutt reported a nice Chain pickerel at Folletts Brook.
@Bassslayer8906 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@Joe_tbf reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
@yupfrank reported a nice Chain pickerel at Dorrs Pond.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Salem, 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: