Broad Bay

Tucked into New Hampshire, United States, Broad Bay is a lake that fishes differently season to season. Spring brings fish into the shallows to spawn or feed on early baitfish; midsummer pushes them to cooler, deeper water; autumn turns them aggressive again as they pack on weight before winter. Anglers planning a trip to Broad Bay should check water temperature and recent weather — a sudden cold front can shut a lake like this down for a day.

Location

43.8001, -71.0991 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Smallmouth bassPacific halibutRed drumLargemouth bassKelp greenlingSpotted seatrout

Fishing Techniques

• For Smallmouth bass

  Focus your fishing efforts around rocky structures, ledges, and areas with current, as smallmouth bass prefer these habitats.

• For Pacific halibut

  Use a spreader bar with multiple hooks to increase your chances of hooking a halibut that is investigating the bait.

• For Red drum

  When fishing structure, cast upcurrent and let your bait naturally drift down.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Broad Bay.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Broad Bay, make sure your licence covers New Hampshire, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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