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River · Northern New Hampshire, the White Mountains between Mount Washington and the Connecticut River · New Hampshire

Ammonoosuc River Fishing Guides

A White Mountain freestone river falling from the Lakes of the Clouds on Mount Washington, holding wild brook trout in its pocket water.

A broad river under fall colour with mountains beyond in New England

Map of the Ammonoosuc River

37 numbered points: 2 access points, 12 campsites, 1 outfitter, 5 bridges, 8 parks and conservation areas, 8 hazards, 1 USGS gauge. Tap a marker for details. Reviewed Sep 25, 2026.

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  • Access / boat ramp (2)
  • Campsite (12)
  • Outfitter / canoe rental (1)
  • Bridge crossing (5)
  • Park / conservation area (8)
  • Dam / hazard (8)
  • USGS gauge (1)
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#PointTypeLat, LonNotes
1Upper Falls
Ammonoosuc gorge, Carroll		Dam / hazard44.26616, -71.41621
2Middle Falls
Ammonoosuc gorge, Carroll		Dam / hazard44.26441, -71.41914
3Mount Deception Camping Area
Carroll		Campsite44.27096, -71.47045
4Lower Ammonoosuc Falls
Carroll		Dam / hazard44.26977, -71.48299
5Zealand Campground
US Forest Service		Campsite44.26466, -71.49877
6Sugarloaf I Campground
US Forest Service		Campsite44.26052, -71.50396
7Sugarloaf II Campground
US Forest Service		Campsite44.25743, -71.50386
8Zealand Picnic Area
White Mountain National Forest		Park / conservation area44.26553, -71.49989
9Twin Mountain Campground
Carroll		Campsite44.26813, -71.53640
10Living Water Campground
Twin Mountain		Campsite44.27053, -71.53836
11Ammonoosuc Campground
Twin Mountain		Campsite44.26742, -71.54397
12Along the River Campground & Cabins
Carroll		Campsite44.27215, -71.55398
13Twin Mountain Motor Court & RV Park
Carroll		Campsite44.26910, -71.55945
14Beech Hill Campground and Cabins
Twin Mountain		Campsite44.27402, -71.57552
15Ammonoosuc River Forest
Society for the Protection of NH Forests		Park / conservation area44.27074, -71.59494
16Tom Howe Trail
SPNHF - walk-in, Bethlehem		Access / boat ramp44.26960, -71.60330The only public access site the NH GRANIT layer carries on the main stem.
17USGS gauge 01137500 - Ammonoosuc River at Bethlehem Junction
Live flow and stage		USGS gauge44.26867, -71.63036
18US 302 bridge, Bethlehem Junction
Main Street		Bridge crossing44.27284, -71.63228
19Bethlehem Dam
Bethlehem		Dam / hazard44.29030, -71.64847
20Apple Hill Campground
Bethlehem		Campsite44.29134, -71.67219
21Brebner Farm and Forest
Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust		Park / conservation area44.31204, -71.72210
22Apthorp Dam
Littleton		Dam / hazard44.30606, -71.74544
23Riverwalk Covered Bridge
Littleton		Bridge crossing44.30559, -71.77324
24Littleton Riverfront Commons
Littleton		Park / conservation area44.30515, -71.77580
25Curran Suspension Bridge
Littleton		Bridge crossing44.30608, -71.77810
26Ammonoosuc River Wildlife Management Area II
Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust		Park / conservation area44.29150, -71.80404
27Littleton / Franconia Notch KOA Holiday
Lisbon		Campsite44.24995, -71.85161
28US 302 / NH 10 bridge, Lisbon
North Main Street		Bridge crossing44.23800, -71.88008
29Lower Lisbon Dam
Lisbon		Dam / hazard44.21445, -71.91095
30Lisbon Lions Club Community Fields
Lisbon		Park / conservation area44.21324, -71.91430
31Ammonoosuc River Dam
Bath		Dam / hazard44.16666, -71.96712
32Jean Chamberlin North Conservation Area
Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust		Park / conservation area44.15592, -72.03405
33Bath-Haverhill Covered Bridge
Woodsville		Bridge crossing44.15468, -72.03639
34Woodsville Hydroelectric Dam
Woodsville		Dam / hazard44.15475, -72.03651
35Woodsville Community Field Canoe Access
Town of Haverhill - cartop		Access / boat ramp44.14950, -72.03990Listed on the Connecticut River just below the Ammonoosuc mouth; the usual take-out for the lower river.
36Railroad Park
Woodsville		Park / conservation area44.15412, -72.03875
37Ammonoosuc Outings
Woodsville - boat rental		Outfitter / canoe rental44.15360, -72.03982

Guides on the Ammonoosuc River

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About the Ammonoosuc River

The Ammonoosuc River begins at the Lakes of the Clouds high on the southwest shoulder of Mount Washington and falls steeply northwest through the White Mountains before turning toward the Connecticut River at Woodsville. The gauge at Bethlehem Junction covers a drainage of about eighty-eight square miles, which is the upper and steepest part of that course, and the river there is classic New England freestone water over granite boulder and ledge.

Gradient defines the fishing. The upper river is a chain of plunge pools, pocket water and short runs, and it is best fished by working upstream methodically rather than covering distance. Wild brook trout are the characteristic fish of these headwaters and the reason most anglers come, typically small but bright and willing. Brown and rainbow trout appear more often in the lower, gentler reaches, where New Hampshire also stocks.

The river is cold, and it stays fishable through summer better than lowland New England streams because of its elevation and shade. It responds hard to rain, however, and can go from wadeable to unfishable within hours after a mountain storm. Spring runoff from the Presidential Range is heavy and late, and the river often does not settle until well into the season.

Access is exceptionally good by New England standards. The White Mountain National Forest covers much of the upper drainage, Route 302 follows the river through Crawford Notch and beyond, and the Appalachian Trail and the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail reach the headwaters directly. Bethlehem, Littleton and the Notch itself give an angler plenty of bases within a short drive. New Hampshire manages parts of the river under specific regulations and stocks the lower reaches, so the current rulebook is worth consulting before fishing a particular section.

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Tell me when the Ammonoosuc River cfs

Now: 52.1 cfs, read 6:30 am CST, Mon Nov 2, 2026 (USGS 01137500, AMMONOOSUC RIVER AT BETHLEHEM JUNCTION, NH).

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Access

Bethlehem Junction - the gauge reach with roadside access.
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail - foot access to the headwaters below Mount Washington.
Crawford Notch State Park - public access to the upper river.
Twin Mountain - a convenient base on the upper river.
Littleton - the largest town on the river, with tackle and lodging.
Lisbon - access to the lower river toward the Connecticut.
Woodsville - the confluence with the Connecticut River.

Seasons

Spring: heavy late runoff from the Presidentials, fishable as it drops.
Summer: the most reliable season, with wild brook trout in the pocket water.
Fall: low clear water, colouring brook trout and excellent conditions.
Winter: largely closed or inaccessible under snow at this elevation.

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Questions

What is the current flow on the Ammonoosuc River?

As of Nov 2, 6:30 am, the USGS gauge AMMONOOSUC RIVER AT BETHLEHEM JUNCTION, NH reads 52 cfs. Conditions update every 15 minutes.

What species can you catch on the Ammonoosuc River?

Anglers target Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Fallfish, Landlocked Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, White Sucker on the Ammonoosuc River in New Hampshire.

Are there fishing guides on the Ammonoosuc River?

GuidedFloats lists 1 guide and outfitters on the Ammonoosuc River. Claimed profiles accept booking requests; unclaimed profiles are built from public records and link to the business.

Where can you access the Ammonoosuc River?

Bethlehem Junction - the gauge reach with roadside access. Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail - foot access to the headwaters below Mount Washington. Crawford Notch State Park - public access to the upper river. Twin Mountain - a convenient base on the upper river. Littleton - the largest town on the river, with tackle and lodging. Lisbon - access to the lower river toward the Connecticut. Woodsville - the confluence with the Connecticut River.

When is the best time to fish the Ammonoosuc River?

Spring: heavy late runoff from the Presidentials, fishable as it drops. Summer: the most reliable season, with wild brook trout in the pocket water. Fall: low clear water, colouring brook trout and excellent conditions. Winter: largely closed or inaccessible under snow at this elevation.

Where are the fishing regulations for the Ammonoosuc River?

Regulations change by season and section. Read the current rules on the New Hampshire agency site: https://www.eregulations.com/newhampshire/fishing/freshwater