Great NH Trout Streams
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Great NH Trout Streams
There are more than 12,000 miles of rivers and streams in New Hampshire, from
wide, slow flows to roily, frothy boils. Put on your waders and follow three
avid anglers to their favorite streams and share their passion for fishing
and clean waters.
Tom Fuller, who has been fly-fishing since he was 10 years old, takes us to the headwaters of the 400-mile-plus Connecticut River, home to some of the best trout and salmon fishing in the state. Then we'll travel with Jim Riccardi to the rippling Cold River in Walpole, NH, and see what's being done to protect the river's native species, like trout and Atlantic salmon.
A good day of fishing for Bob Mitchell begins as soon as his line hits the
water. "I was brought up standing in a river like this, looking at trees
and rocks and flowing water and fish jumping in it," he tells us. "And
it excites me as much today as it did when I was a single digit kid." We
join Bob as he wades the Piscataquog River in Goffstown and discover what's
around the bend on this scenic stream.
Wild
Ways: Tracking Deer
Learning how to scout for deer signs will give you a new appreciation of these
graceful animals, even if you're not a hunter. You'd think an animal the
size of an eight-point, 200-pound buck would be easy to find, but as Lisa
learns, you have to know what to look for. Join the hunt for tracks, broken
twigs, droppings, rubs, scrapes, licking branches, and more. Lisa joins Tom
Flynn, Hunter Education Coordinator for NH Fish and Game, in the field as
they look for deer in the autumn woods -- long before the season begins.
Solving the Mystery of Lake Umbagog's Loons
Why are the loons disappearing from Lake Umbagog? In 2000, Lake Umbagog was
home to 31 territorial loon pairs; it was the most densely populated lake
in the state. In just two years, more than half of the loons were lost. The
fear is that whatever is happening to loons on Lake Umbagog could be repeated
in other lakes across New Hampshire.
Wildlife Journal follows a team of scientists searching for clues to help
solve the mystery of Lake Umbagog's loons. Learn how scientists safely lure
loons into their boats, implant them with satellite radio transmitters, and
follow their migration to see where they spend their winter. Also, find out
what conservation actions may be needed to assure that the haunting cry of
the loon remains loud and clear across New Hampshire's waters.
Wild
Places: Androscoggin River
The mighty Androscoggin River, one of the most powerful and scenic rivers in
New Hampshire, tumbles 164 miles from Lake Umbagog to the shores of the Atlantic
Ocean. It drops about seven feet per mile along the way and discharges more
than four billion gallons of water a day. That makes it a very exciting river
for anglers and canoeists -- but also attractive to the power companies.
For years, industrial development along its banks made it one of New England's
most polluted rivers.
But the Androscoggin is on the rebound! Today, waters run clear and crisp;
the sunken logs from New Hampshire's logging era provide habitat for trout
and fish; and anglers have returned for some exciting fishing. Join Wildlife
Journal and discover how the river has been revived.
