Rainbow Trout fishing at Androscoggin River

Spring rainbow trout on Androscoggin River hold shallow, usually 2 to 8 ft. Depth-wise the year is flat: 2 to 8 ft in summer, 2 to 8 ft once it turns cold. Put Current seam (mile 2.5) first on the milk run — a current seam near 4 ft that grades prime for spring. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon.

Smallmouth Bass fishing at Androscoggin River

When the water first warms, smallmouth bass slide up into 2 to 8 ft. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 2 to 8 ft, winter 2 to 8 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Riffle & run (mile 0.6): a rock pile around 3 ft that scores prime in spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Keep a drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig rigged through the warm months.

Brook Trout fishing at Androscoggin River

Early season brook trout use the shallows, holding in 1 to 8 ft. Even in summer they hold at 2 to 8 ft; winter keeps them in 1 to 8 ft. The chart's best answer is Current seam (mile 2.5) — current seam, 4 ft, prime for spring. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm and you're in the game.

Brown Trout fishing at Androscoggin River

In spring, brown trout run shallow here, mostly 1 to 8 ft. Summer keeps them at 2 to 8 ft, and they winter in 1 to 8 ft. Current seam (mile 2.5) is the standout, a current seam at roughly 4 ft, rated prime for summer brown trout. Time it for after dark and early morning. You won't need more than a spoon at the thermocline or a deep stickbait (night) most summer days.

Rock Bass fishing at Androscoggin River

Start shallow in spring: rock bass sit in 2 to 8 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 2 to 8 ft covers summer, 2 to 8 ft covers winter. Top water on the chart: Riffle & run (mile 0.6), a rock pile in the 3 ft range, prime in spring. Fish it in the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a ned rig (small) or a marabou jig until the fish tell you otherwise.

Chain Pickerel fishing at Androscoggin River

Start shallow in spring: chain pickerel sit in 2 to 8 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 2 to 8 ft covers summer, 2 to 8 ft covers winter. The spot to know is Current seam (mile 2.5), a current seam in about 4 ft of water that rates good for chain pickerel in fall. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a weedless spoon + trailer or a buzzbait until the fish tell you otherwise.

How deep is Androscoggin River?

Androscoggin River is about 8 ft (2 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.

What fish are in Androscoggin River?

Anglers target rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, brook trout, brown trout, rock bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, largemouth bass on Androscoggin River.

Where is the best fishing spot on Androscoggin River?

Current seam (mile 2.5) is the top-rated area: a current seam in about 4 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in spring. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.

When is the best time to fish Androscoggin River?

For rainbow trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.

Is Androscoggin River stocked with fish?

Yes — per NH Fish & Game stocking report records, Androscoggin River was most recently stocked Jul 2 with 175 brook trout. The full stocking history is listed above.

What are the fishing regulations for Androscoggin River?

Fishing on Androscoggin River is regulated by the New Hampshire Fish and Game. Check the official New Hampshire regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.