Alton Bayon Lake Winnipesaukee
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
Minimal surface insect activity
- 01Minimal surface insect activity, focus shifted entirely to subsurface presentations.
- 02Baitfish, leeches, crayfish, and scuds are the primary food sources for all target species.
- 03Rocky points, drop-offs, and deeper humps are key areas to target for congregating fish.
- 04Slower retrieves with streamers and nymphs are crucial to entice lethargic fish in cooling water.
- 05Watch for subtle takes, as strikes can be very light in these fall conditions.
What to tie on at Alton Bay
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Governor Aken
Explicitly mentioned as a hot color for Landlocked Salmon in recent cold, windy, and rainy conditions on Lake Winnipesaukee.
Smelt color
Explicitly mentioned as a hot color for Landlocked Salmon in recent cold, windy, and rainy conditions on Lake Winnipesaukee.
Golden Demon
Explicitly mentioned as effective for Landlocked Salmon in recent cold, windy, and rainy conditions on Lake Winnipesaukee, indicating continued effectiveness as conditions warm.
BB gun
Explicitly mentioned as very effective for Landlocked Salmon in recent cold, windy, and rainy conditions on Lake Winnipesaukee.
Woolly Bugger (Purple)
"Purples" were explicitly mentioned in angler reports as working well for Landlocked Salmon on Lake Winnipesaukee, imitating leeches or baitfish in colder water.
Glo Bug (Orange)
"Oranges" were mentioned as effective colors for Landlocked Salmon in recent reports. This egg pattern is excellent for trout and salmon keying into eggs during spring spawning periods.
Clouser Minnow (Bass) (Chartreuse/White) #6
A universal baitfish imitation, this streamer is effective year-round for predatory bass species in Lake Winnipesaukee, mimicking their primary food source.
Hopper Juan
Mid-summer to early fall is prime terrestrial season, with grasshoppers providing a substantial food source along grassy banks for opportunistic bass and panfish.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Olive) (Bass)
A classic and highly versatile streamer, the olive Woolly Bugger imitates leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for bass and sunfish in the lake.
New Hampshire season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
Fly shops nearby
Local flies, current advice and guided trips.