Trout Ponds of NH – Digital Map – March 21, 2023 at 01:38PM

Attn: trout fishers of NH! With the season upon us I have decided to share a digital resource I’ve created.

The link below will allow you to download a KML file containing (almost) all the locations of NH’s designated trout ponds!

TLDR: I created a digital map of nearly all NH’s trout ponds. The KML file can be downloaded here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MHQD4gbvM2_BSvSQEfA96lyAW_aSTAYD/view?usp=share_link

In the details of nearly each location, there is a link to the bathymetric map for the pond hosted on the f&g site. The maps are very handy and contain such info as depth, how to access the pond, species within, restrictions etc.

This is very convenient on mobile as you can find your closest pond and pull up the map right away instead of hunting around f&g’s terrible site on a tiny screen.

The KML file was created as a Project in Google Earth and will work in the web version and mobile app. To import the file, first download it, then go to “Projects” in Earth and there will be an option to import the KML file.

Many other applications have KML import functionality but YMMV as I haven’t tested. (I am curious about the experience on other apps, though, so let me know how it goes if you try it.)

A few notes about these trout ponds:

• Some of the ponds are fly fishing only. The f&g bathy maps will say so if this is the case. These ponds have an “x” labeled pin on Earth as well.

• Some of the ponds are very remote and require fishers to hike in for access — again, check the f&g map if it exists.

• And last but definitely not least — please be responsible at these locations. Our trout fishery is a state treasure. Have your license. Carry out your trash and respect the environment and the fish!

Please let me know if anything is missing or broken. I will do my best to take your feedback and push a new version. Enjoy.