The Contoocook River is a 71-mile waterway flowing from Poole Pond and Contoocook Lake near the Massachusetts border north to its confluence with the Merrimack River in Concord, New Hampshire. This diverse river system varies from primarily trout waters in some sections to bass-dominant stretches in others, offering anglers a wide range of fishing opportunities. With a total drop of over 700 feet throughout its course, the Contoocook provides not only excellent fishing but also some of the premier whitewater stretches in New England. The river's distinct northward flow direction makes it somewhat unique among New Hampshire's waterways, and it features several picturesque covered bridges along its path.