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Merrymeeting River

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New Hampshire, United States

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Golden shiner

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General info

Merrymeeting River is a stream located in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States. It is also intersecting with Strafford County, New Hampshire. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Yellow perch, and Rock bass.

Location

43°27′8.8″N 71°13′33.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Merrymeeting River, 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

Union

10.5 miles away

Sanbornville

12.0 miles away

Milton Mills

13.5 miles away

Laconia

15.1 miles away

Rochester

16.3 miles away

Melvin Village

16.9 miles away

Tilton Northfield

18.4 miles away

Suissevale

19.9 miles away

Center Ossipee

21.2 miles away

Somersworth

21.9 miles away

Sanford

23.6 miles away

Dover

25.0 miles away

South Berwick

26.4 miles away

Durham

27.8 miles away

Lake Arrowhead

28.4 miles away

Kezar Falls

30.0 miles away

South Eliot

31.1 miles away

Cornish

32.1 miles away

West Kennebunk

32.5 miles away

Kennebunk

33.1 miles away

York

33.6 miles away

Steep Falls

38.0 miles away

Saco

38.7 miles away

Biddeford

38.9 miles away

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FAQ about Merrymeeting River fishing

📍 Where is the Merrymeeting River located?
the Merrymeeting River is a stream located in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States. It is also intersecting with Strafford County, New Hampshire. Its coordinates are:
43°27′8.8″N 71°13′33.2″W
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🎣 Where on the Merrymeeting River is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Merrymeeting River 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 the Merrymeeting River?
The most common species in the Merrymeeting River are:
📢 What are the latest Merrymeeting River fishing reports?
The latest Merrymeeting River fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Merrymeeting River right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Merrymeeting River, 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 the Merrymeeting River?

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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