Fishing Umbagog Lake

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Umbagog Lake, NH

Popular Fish Species Umbagog Lake, NH

Umbagog Lake Popular Fish - Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Smallmouth bass are a favorite of many locals at Umbagog Lake, as they are tough fighters and exciting to catch. Fishing for smallmouth bass is good anytime they are shallow - in spring, during high water, mornings in summer and during warmer fall afternoons. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap, and around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In winter, spend your time on deeper structure with small worms, jigs and spoons. Largemouth bass also reside here in decent numbers.

Umbagog Lake Popular Fish - Yellow Perch

Yellow Perch Fishing

Umbagog Lake continues to have a very healthy population of yellow perch, which have been a mainstay in the fishery for decades. Yellow perch are great table fare, and are a food source for many predator fish in the lake. Fishing for yellow perch is simple, their primary diet consists of minnows and other small fish, insects and worms. Yellow perch tend to gather in small groups and hang out on relatively deep structure, near cover and/or drop-offs. Use a small hook and sinker. Bait a small hook with minnows, worms or small jigs using 6 to 10 pound line.

Umbagog Lake Popular Fish - Northern Pike

Northern Pike Fishing

Thriving in the cool waters of Umbagog Lake, northern pike are a very popular target for local anglers. This year they are being caught in good quantity and some mighty big sizes. April and May are the best months of the year for northern pike fishing here. Summer is spotty but pike can be caught all summer long. Fall can also be good sometimes stretching into October. Large, flashy lures that mimic the bait they prey upon are great lures for northerns. Effective lures include spoons, spinners, and crankbaits, particularly those with bright colors or metallic finishes to attract the pike's attention. Additionally, big flies, soft plastic swimbaits and jerkbaits can be successful, especially when retrieved erratically to mimic wounded prey. Trolling along weed edges can often entice strikes.

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, brook trout, yellow perch, landlocked salmon, chain pickerel and northern pike at Umbagog Lake in New Hampshire.

Known for quality smallmouth bass fishing, Umbagog Lake is a 7,600-acre lake in the northeast part of NH. The lake maintains healthy populations of trout, perch, bass, salmon and pickerel and has over 50 miles of shoreline.

The primary boat launch ramp is located at Umbagog Lake State Park, which also has access to the shoreline for fishing from the bank. An additional boat ramp is available, on Bear Brook, at Steamer Diamond Boat Launch. Pontoons, kayaks, canoes, pleasure boats and fishing boats can make use of these ramps. Campsites and RV spaces are available at Umbagog Lake State Park Campground. Various motels, cabins and cottages are available at, or close by the lake.

Primary fish species residing in Umbagog Lake

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Umbagog Lake Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NEARBY
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: NEARBY

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Steamer Diamond Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Dam Road, in Bear Brook, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Umbagog Lake Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off State Route 26, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.