Ossipee River

Boat Ramps: 3
Access Points: 3
Species: 19

The Ossipee River forms part of the border between Maine and New Hampshire, flowing from Ossipee Lake in New Hampshire before joining the Saco River in Maine. This scenic waterway offers diverse fishing opportunities throughout its course, featuring varied habitats from fast-moving sections with riffles to deeper pools and slow-moving stretches. The river's character changes seasonally, with water levels and clarity fluctuating based on rainfall, snowmelt, and dam releases, making it a dynamic fishery that rewards anglers who understand its patterns.

New Hampshire licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Ossipee River and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

Brook Trout

Salvelinus fontinalis

Black Crappie

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Atlantic Salmon

Salmo salar

Bluegill Sunfish

Lepomis macrochirus

Brown Bullhead

Ameiurus nebulosus

Burbot

Lota lota

Chain Pickerel

Esox niger

Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

Fallfish

Semotilus corporalis

Lake Trout

Salvelinus namaycush

Pumpkinseed

Lepomis gibbosus

Redbreast Sunfish

Lepomis auritus

White Perch

Morone americana

White Sucker

Catostomus commersonii

Yellow Perch

Perca flavescens

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Ossipee River. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

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Know where you can legally fish on Ossipee River

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

New Hampshire licenses and regulations

New Hampshire Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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New Hampshire Fishing License

Persons 16 years or older need a license to fish in freshwater or saltwater in New Hampshire.

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New Hampshire Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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New Hampshire Stream Access Laws

Fishing is a New Hampshire tradition, one that we strive to pass on to present and future generations. With greater than 70% of New Hampshire’s land under private ownership, access for most shoreline and stream fishing occurs over private property. If we are to maintain the New Hampshire fishing tradition, it is important to remember that access to private land is a privilege provided to us through the generosity of landowners sharing their land. Practicing positive landowner relations is the key to maintaining access for present and future generations of anglers.

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