Keene sits on the Cheshire County side of New Hampshire. None of the following needs a full day to reach. Closest first: Wilson Pond at 2.4 miles to the south, Goose Pond at 2.7 miles, Spectacle Pond at 4.3 miles to the east, Woodward Pond at 5.3 miles and Swanzey Lake at 6.2 miles to the south. Spectacle Pond
| Issuing agency | Who needs a license | Resident annual | Non-resident annual | Non-resident short-term | Saltwater requirement | License-free days | Official source (last verified) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire Fish and Game Department | Ages 16 and older | $45.00 | $63.00 | 1-day, 3-day, 7-day | Separate license | Announced annually | Agency pageVerified 2026-08-13 |
*Prices are base annual freshwater licenses and exclude vendor fees, stamps and endorsements. Where a cell reads “Not verified”, the agency does not publish the figure in a format we can verify automatically.
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