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Pillsbury Lake

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New Hampshire, United States

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Yellow perch

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Black crappie

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Chain pickerel

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Yellow perch

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General info

Pillsbury Lake is a lake located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Yellow perch, and Chain pickerel.

Location

43°17′5.1″N 71°40′44.1″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Pillsbury Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Pillsbury Lake, NH

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

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.

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Cities nearby

Contoocook

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Concord

7.1 miles away

Franklin

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Tilton Northfield

11.9 miles away

Suncook

15.2 miles away

Blodgett Landing

19.2 miles away

Hooksett

19.2 miles away

Goffstown

19.2 miles away

New Boston

21.2 miles away

Pinardville

21.2 miles away

Francestown

21.5 miles away

South Hooksett

21.6 miles away

Klondike Corner

22.2 miles away

Laconia

22.3 miles away

Manchester

23.8 miles away

Bedford

24.9 miles away

Amherst

28.8 miles away

East Merrimack

30.4 miles away

Merrimack

30.8 miles away

Londonderry

31.6 miles away

Milford

32.3 miles away

Claremont

33.7 miles away

Derry

33.9 miles away

Nashua

38.2 miles away

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FAQ about Pillsbury Lake fishing

📍 Where is Pillsbury Lake located?
Pillsbury Lake is a lake located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°17′5.1″N 71°40′44.1″W
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🎣 Where on Pillsbury Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Pillsbury Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Pillsbury Lake?
The most common species in Pillsbury Lake are:
📢 What are the latest Pillsbury Lake fishing reports?
The latest Pillsbury Lake fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Pillsbury Lake right now?
According to fishing regulations at Pillsbury Lake, some of the species in season this June include: Atlantic bluefin tuna, and Haddock. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Pillsbury Lake?

Fishing in New Hampshire requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term, available online or at license agents statewide.

In New Hampshire, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 68 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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