Little River Fishing near Brentwood, New Hampshire

• Overview

  The Rockingham County end of New Hampshire holds Little River. Elevation runs to 92 feet. It lies lower than most water we list in New Hampshire. The nearest town is Brentwood, 2 miles away. Beyond it, Kingston at 2.9 miles and East Kingston at 3.5 miles. Others worth noting: Greenwood Pond at 3 miles, Colcord Pond a shade over 3.2 miles, Powwow Pond at 4.2 miles, Halfmoon Pond a shade over 4.3 miles and Great Pond at 4.4 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Little River

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Gravel runs and silted pools fish quite differently, so treat them apart. Flow decides everything here: read the seams before you cast. Fish documented in Rockingham County include rainbow trout, largemouth bass, brown trout, bluegill and smallmouth bass. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. On Little River a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 71°F and January about 23°F. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Winter slows the flow and edges it with ice; the open runs keep fishing where the current holds. Expect the water usable from around late March until roughly late December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. The season on Little River rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Rowell Road Reservation takes in this water; protected-area rules will apply. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Greenwood Pond at 3 miles is the nearest alternative. The position on Little River is worth confirming on the day.