Landlocked Salmon  

Average Weight 2-4 lbs
Max. Weight Approx. 35 lbs

Landlocked season in New Hampshire runs from April 1st to September 30th.  The minimum length is 15" and the daily limit is 2 fish - note: (you are allowed 2 lake trout, 2 salmon, or one of each per day).


        Tips
 
  •            Right after ice-out is a good time to catch Landlocks - fish the mouths of tributaries dumping

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  •            Fish overcast and cloudy days.

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  •            Use your fish finder to locate schools of smelt, salmon won't be far away.

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  •            Salmon like the prop wash, place a lure right in the boat's wake.

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  •            Troll in various patterns like S or zig-zag , this will lure speeds and actions.

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  •            Vary trolling speeds, take the engine out of gear every so often.

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  •            Vary lure distance behind the downrigger, line length can affect lure action.

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  •            On bright days use light colored lures.

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  •            On dark days, use dark colored lures.

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  •            Troll away from the sun when you can.

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  •            Match your lures to the size (and color) of the forage fish in the lake.

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  •            Placing your line in a release attached to the transom gets your line in the water quicker.

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  •            Sharpen hooks and bend down barbs, especially on treble hooks.

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  •            Troll deeper during mid day then at dusk and dawn.

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