June 2 is Free Fishing Day in NH

New Hampshire Fish & Game Department wants to remind you that Saturday, June 2, 2012, is the statewide Free Fishing Day, when you can fish any inland water – or saltwater – without a fishing license.

Here's a link to all of the state's best fishing holes. It's comprehensive and provides 400 map links, including Nashua's Lovewell Pond. Each map tells you which fish should be jumping in that particular spot.

Take advantage of this special event and plan to get out and enjoy the day fishing with your family and friends. Both state residents and nonresidents may participate.

All other fishing regulations must be followed on Free Fishing Day, including season dates and bag limits. There is one exception: you still need a fishing license and a special permit to fish for brood stock Atlantic salmon in the Merrimack and lower Pemigewasset rivers.

Free Fishing Day kicks off 2012 National Fishing and Boating Week, a nationwide observance encouraging families to have fun together on the water.

For details on fishing rules for various waters, consult the 2012 N.H. Freshwater and Saltwater fishing digests, available at http://www.fishnh.com/pubs/fishing.html.

You can find lots more helpful information about fishing on the Fish and Game website at http://www.fishnh.com/Fishing/fishing.htm, including waterbodies that have been recently stocked with fish, trout waters, lake depths, public access sites and more.

If you get hooked on Free Fishing Day, enjoy the fun year round by buying a license online at http://www.fishnh.com or from any of 250 friendly local license agents statewide.