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Smith River

New Hampshire, United States

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Brook trout

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Channel catfish

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Brown trout

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Smallmouth bass

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General info

Smith River is a stream located in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. It is most popular for fishing Brook trout, Smallmouth bass, and Rainbow trout.

Location

43Β°33β€²49.3β€³N 71Β°43β€²41.2β€³W
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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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 9, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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the Smith River is a stream located in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. Its coordinates are:
43Β°33β€²49.3β€³N 71Β°43β€²41.2β€³W
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