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Melvin Bay

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

New Hampshire, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Bluegill

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Pumpkinseed

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Largemouth bass

16 in · 2 lb 1 oz

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Largemouth bass

19 in · 4 lb

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Pumpkinseed

11 in · 1 lb

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General info

Melvin Bay is a lake located in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, and Rock bass.

Location

43°41′1.8″N 71°18′9.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Melvin Bay, 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

Melvin Village

0.4 miles away

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Center Sandwich

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Sanbornville

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Union

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Milton Mills

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Tilton Northfield

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Franklin

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North Conway

26.3 miles away

Cornish

26.4 miles away

Lake Arrowhead

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Rochester

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North Woodstock

31.3 miles away

Sanford

32.7 miles away

Concord

33.9 miles away

Steep Falls

34.5 miles away

Somersworth

36.3 miles away

Contoocook

37.9 miles away

Suncook

38.4 miles away

Dover

40.1 miles away

South Berwick

40.2 miles away

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FAQ about Melvin Bay fishing

Melvin Bay is a lake located in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°41′1.8″N 71°18′9.1″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Melvin Bay 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.
The most common species in Melvin Bay are:
The latest Melvin Bay fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at Melvin Bay, some of the species in season this May 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 .

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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