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Melvin River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

New Hampshire, United States

4.0·3 catches

Top fish species at Melvin River

Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Rock bass
Rock bass
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Smallmouth bass

17 in · 2 lb 6 oz

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Rock bass

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Smallmouth bass

17 in · 3 lb

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General info

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

Location

43°41′58.2″N 71°14′54.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Melvin 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

Melvin Village

3.0 miles away

Suissevale

5.9 miles away

Center Ossipee

6.2 miles away

Center Sandwich

12.1 miles away

Laconia

14.4 miles away

Sanbornville

14.9 miles away

Union

18.3 miles away

Milton Mills

19.6 miles away

Kezar Falls

19.7 miles away

Cornish

23.5 miles away

North Conway

24.4 miles away

Tilton Northfield

24.6 miles away

Lake Arrowhead

25.6 miles away

Franklin

27.2 miles away

Rochester

30.8 miles away

Sanford

31.1 miles away

Steep Falls

31.6 miles away

North Woodstock

32.3 miles away

Somersworth

35.8 miles away

Concord

36.0 miles away

South Berwick

39.5 miles away

Dover

39.7 miles away

Suncook

40.1 miles away

Contoocook

40.3 miles away

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FAQ about Melvin River fishing

📍 Where is the Melvin River located?
the Melvin River is a stream located in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°41′58.2″N 71°14′54.4″W
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🎣 Where on the Melvin River is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Melvin 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 Melvin River?
The most common species in the Melvin River are:
📢 What are the latest Melvin River fishing reports?
The latest Melvin River fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Melvin River right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Melvin 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 Melvin 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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