Trout Ponds of NH - Digital Map

Submitted by quaffee t3_11xnd21 in newhampshire

Attn: trout fishers of NH! With the season upon us I have decided to share a digital resource I've created.

The link below will allow you to download a KML file containing (almost) all the locations of NH's designated trout ponds!

TLDR: I created a digital map of nearly all NH's trout ponds. The KML file can be downloaded here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MHQD4gbvM2_BSvSQEfA96lyAW_aSTAYD/view?usp=share_link

In the details of nearly each location, there is a link to the bathymetric map for the pond hosted on the f&g site. The maps are very handy and contain such info as depth, how to access the pond, species within, restrictions etc.

This is very convenient on mobile as you can find your closest pond and pull up the map right away instead of hunting around f&g's terrible site on a tiny screen.

The KML file was created as a Project in Google Earth and will work in the web version and mobile app. To import the file, first download it, then go to "Projects" in Earth and there will be an option to import the KML file.

Many other applications have KML import functionality but YMMV as I haven't tested. (I am curious about the experience on other apps, though, so let me know how it goes if you try it.)

A few notes about these trout ponds:

  • Some of the ponds are fly fishing only. The f&g bathy maps will say so if this is the case. These ponds have an "x" labeled pin on Earth as well.

  • Some of the ponds are very remote and require fishers to hike in for access -- again, check the f&g map if it exists.

  • And last but definitely not least -- please be responsible at these locations. Our trout fishery is a state treasure. Have your license. Carry out your trash and respect the environment and the fish!

Please let me know if anything is missing or broken. I will do my best to take your feedback and push a new version. Enjoy.

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Edelmaniac t1_jd4qwu8 wrote

Awesome thank you!

Anybody know why there’s like none in Hillsborough county?

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quaffee OP t1_jd50h3c wrote

I think it's partly geography and partially the suburban nature of the county, but that's just an educated guess. Bedford, for example, has zero maps on fish and game's site - they just don't have the water. It would be interesting to find out the methodology behind which places f&g choose to designate and stock. I would imagine a wide variety of factors goes into this.

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AlfalfAhhh t1_jd5eobs wrote

thank you so much, I'm relatively new to the state, so I really appreciate this info!

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Ok_Low_1287 t1_jd5sib3 wrote

I know of several trout fishing spots that are epic, but you’d have to pay me a LOT to tell you.

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dac000111 t1_jd65cmz wrote

I need this except for bass fishing spots!

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Bobtom42 t1_jd7i5ix wrote

I hate to tell you, but this already exists.

nhfg.maps.arcgis.com

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quaffee OP t1_jd7pv4z wrote

I know of this site but it's a pain to use on a mobile device and doesn't link the bathymetric maps, unless there's something I'm missing. Also my map is specifically for the trout ponds.

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GoblinShark603 t1_jd5m3hh wrote

Why is it just showing a bunch of text when I click the link?

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quaffee OP t1_jd5ry4k wrote

There should be a download button at the top of the screen. You need to download the file and import it into an app that's compatible with KML files.

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