Evening Trolling Adventure for Landlocked Salmon and Trout in Alton, NH
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in moderate physical condition comfortable with standing or sitting for several hours and able to step aboard a small fishing boat.
Overview
Experience prime evening fishing for landlocked salmon and trout in the lakes near Alton, New Hampshire. Enjoy expert-guided trolling amidst stunning twilight scenery and active freshwater gamefish.
Evening Trolling for Landlocked Salmon and Trout
Four Hours • Ages Five and Up • One or Two People (not per person)
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About This Adventure
Experience the thrill of evening trolling on Lake Winnipesaukee, where you can catch landlocked salmon and lake trout in a stunning setting. With a maximum of two anglers, enjoy a guided four-hour adventure aboard a well-equipped boat, complete with top-notch gear and breathtaking views. Create unforgettable fishing memories!
Evening trolling on Lake Winnipesaukee
About
- EVENING TRIPS
- Two person maximum.
- Four hours only.
- The season for landlocked salmon and lake trout is April 1st – September 30th.
- The limit for salmon and trout is any combination of two (salmon, rainbow trout, or lake trout) fish per person per day (i.e. two salmon, one salmon and one rainbow trout, one lake trout and one salmon, etc.) Salmon and rainbow trout must measure at least 15 inches and lake trout must measure at least 18 inches to keep. By state law, once an angler has filled their limit for trout and/or salmon, they must stop fishing.
- We begin guide trips trolling for salmon as soon as we can get our boat in the water in the spring, which is usually the third week in April.
- Lake Winnipesaukee salmon typically average around 3-pounds, and get as big as 6-pounds.
- Trips depart the dock at the scheduled start time and return to the dock at the scheduled end time.
More Info
- We'll be taking you out on a 16' Lund Sport Pro with 50HP outboard motor with a full fishing bimini cover and side curtains, with state of the art electronics and GPS enabled trolling motor.
- We will provide a full-time licensed and experienced guide and all fishing gear, and bottled water on boat trips.
- There are rest rooms at our marina.
- A digital image of your fishing license on a smartphone will suffice.
- If you are booking for someone else, be sure to email the confirmation email with trip details to that person.
- We have TMO fishing (or golf) towels for sale for $10 each or TMO hats for $25 each. Please let us know how many of each you would like and we will bring them.
What to Bring
- Appropriate clothing (check the weather) and footwear
- Snacks and drinks.
- If you plan to keep fish, leave a cooler in your vehicle to take fish home in.
Adventure Tips
Bring insect repellent
Evening hours can bring out mosquitoes near the water—packing insect spray keeps you comfortable.
Dress in layers
Water temperatures drop quickly after sunset; wear layers to stay warm during the trip.
Use polarized sunglasses
They reduce glare and help spot fish beneath the water surface more effectively.
Handle fish gently
If practicing catch and release, use barbless hooks and wet your hands to protect fish skin.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Common loon
- Great blue heron
History
Landlocked salmon have been a prized New England gamefish since the 19th century, with local lakes managed for their sustainable populations.
Conservation
Guides emphasize catch-and-release and use of eco-friendly tackle to protect vulnerable fish habitats in the region.
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Recommended Gear
Polarized sunglasses
Helps with spotting fish and reduces glare on water.
summer specific
Light waterproof jacket
Protects against cool evening breezes and occasional splashes.
spring specific
Insect repellent
Keeps mosquitoes and bugs at bay during dusk hours.
summer specific
Non-slip boat shoes
Provides safety on wet boat surfaces during the trip.