North Branch River Fishing Spot

• County: Hillsboro County
• Public Fishing: Yes
• Shoreline: 16'
• Website: http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/water/wmb/rivers/cont2.htm
• Last Modified By: carpmaster on 09/03/09 07:36 PM
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The North Branch River flows for 16 miles from Stoddard through Antrim and on to Hillsborough where it meets the Contoocook River. The North Branch River is more free-flowing and natural in character than the Contoocook River. Its shorelands are predominantly undeveloped with natural woodland buffers along most of the river. The riverbed is rocky, including large boulders, and there are several rapids along the entire length of the North Branch River. Route 9 out of Hillsborough provides a few scenic views of the North Branch River. The North Branch River provides habitat for cold and warm water fish. The Contoocook and North Branch Rivers provide cold and warm water habitats for several species of recreational and sport fish. According to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, the section of rapids between Hillsborough and West Henniker offers a high quality habitat for trout, is stocked, and is heavily fished. The section above Peterborough along Route 202 is a popular fishing area. Other areas of the main stem are more likely to contain warm water fish. There is fishing in most of the impounded areas and flat water stretches of the river. The North Branch offers good trout fishing and is stocked.