I have been in the tackle retail business since the age of 16 and have been fishing Lake Winnipesaukee since I was five years old.  My passion for fishing and knowledge of the lake have been an essential part of operating the
business.  Seasonally, we’re open 7 days a week and I can be found in the store 95% of the time.

~Alan J. Nute, Owner

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 A.J.'s Fishing Report

February 25, 2015

Fishing is good! We have seen lots of nice sized Rainbows over 5lbs and several average and good sized Lakers (19”-31")being caught. Black Crappie have been biting good and the White Perch are starting. Click on our facebook page here for current fishing pictures. 

Ice conditions are great with 10+ inches of ice throughout the state however, there is an abundance of snow on the ice.  The snow depth ranges from 12"-20" with huge snowdrifts on Lake Winnipesaukee.  Traveling around the lakes would be best by snowmobile, tracked ATV or walking...also a possible chance of maneuvering around with chains on a 4WD ATV but all other travel would be difficult.  A.J.'s DOES NOT encourage motor vehicles on the ice whatsever!  There are many pressure ridges and cracks so please use extreme caution while traveling. 

Safety Tips:

The following rules should be followed to ensure ice safety:

• Never assume ice is safe.
• Never go on untested lakes or ponds and NEVER go on the ice alone.
• Beware of ice covered with snow. Snow can insulate ice and keep it from freezing. Snow hides cracks as well as weak and open ice.
• Ice seldom freezes or thaws at a uniform rate. It can be a foot thick in one spot and an inch thick in another.
• Ice formed over flowing water (including springs under the surface) is generally weaker than ice over still water.
• Snowmobile riders should keep ice safety in mind! Check local conditions before heading out on snowmobile trails and ice.
• Know the body of water, nearby street, and where the nearest location is to go for help.
• Always keep your pets on a leash. If a pet falls through the ice, do not attempt a rescue-go for help.

PLEASE USE CAUTION!!!

Hot lures that are working...

Lakers:

 A.J.’s Custom Bucktail Jigs (Chartreuse/White & Yellow Perch)

 White Tube Baits

PK Lures

Swedish Pimples

White Perch:

 Smelt

Small tube jigs

Yellow Perch & Crappie:

 Small Glow Jigs w/ Spikes

Small tube jigs

Rainbows:

 Along the shallows with Smelt

 Salmon Eggs

Reports of Lakers being caught at:

• Lake Winnisquam ~ North & South end
• Lake Winnipesaukee ~ (Meredith Bay, Paugus Bay, Tuftonboro, Blackey Cove, Center Harbor, Leavitt Park, Wolfeboro Bay, Weirs, Alton Bay, Harilla Landing, Long Island, Black Cat & Kona Farm)

Reports of Rainbow Trout being caught through the ice at:

• Lake Winnipesaukee ~ (Meredith Bay, Center       Harbor, Long Island, Paugus Bay, Weirs, Wolfeboro Bay, Alton Bay, Tuftonboro & Leavitt Park)
•  Winona Lake
•  Highland Lake
•  Tewksbury Pond
•  Manning Lake
•  Chocurua Lake
•  Tarleton Lake
•  White Lake
•  Mirror Lake
•  Stinson Lake

Reports for warmwater fish (Crappie & White & Yellow Perch) through the ice are coming from:

• Lake Winnipesaukee (19 Mile Bay, Suissevale, State Landing, Tuftonboro, Kona Farm)
• Lake Winnisquam
• Squam Lake
• Pemigewasset Lake
• Wickwas Lake
• Hawkins Pond
• Lily Pond
• Forest Pond
• Garland Pond
• Berry Pond

As always, CHECK THE ICE FOR THICKNESS!! Safety first!

As always, send us your fish pics! 

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Check back often for updates!