Fishing near Salem, New Hampshire

Salem sits in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. The town holds close to 29,549 people. First the close ones: Millville Lake 0.9 miles, Providence Hill Brook 1.8 miles to the north, Captain Pond 1.9 miles followed by Arlington Mill Reservoir 2.5 miles to the north. If the wind is up, Captain Pond gives a sheltered corner on one side or the other. Winter closes the surface for months. Anglers here count the season from the thaw, not from January. Few areas offer this much variety so close together. Depth change matters more than ground covered. Nearest is Millville Lake, roughly 50 acres of surface. Millville Lake has mapped parking, which saves a long carry. Expect the lakes here to open about late March. Open records for Rockingham County list rainbow trout, largemouth bass, brown trout, bluegill and smallmouth bass. Start with Millville Lake and work down the list as the season goes on....