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Gardner Bay

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New Hampshire, United States

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General info

Gardner Bay is a lake located in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Rock bass, and Yellow perch.

Location

43°24′8″N 72°04′6.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Gardner 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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North Springfield

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South Woodstock

25.7 miles away

North Walpole

25.9 miles away

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North Westminster

27.5 miles away

West Woodstock

28.2 miles away

Concord

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Proctorsville

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Francestown

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Laconia

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FAQ about Gardner Bay fishing

📍 Where is Gardner Bay located?
Gardner Bay is a lake located in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°24′8″N 72°04′6.5″W
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🎣 Where on Gardner Bay is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Gardner 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.
🐟 What species are in Gardner Bay?
The most common species in Gardner Bay are:
📢 What are the latest Gardner Bay fishing reports?
The latest Gardner Bay fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Gardner Bay right now?
According to fishing regulations at Gardner Bay, 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 Gardner Bay?

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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