suggest a hiking/flyfishing location

[ericsylvain]

Some friends and I are looking for an overnight trip where
we would hike to a small pond, fly fish, camp overnight,
fly fish the next morning and then hike back down.

I'm interested in anyones experiences, specifically which
ponds were favorable and memorable....

Eric

[fessiewig]

Take a look at this thread.

http://appalachia.outdoors.org/bbs/m...&threadid=5677

[GlennC]

A couple years ago the family did a hike through the Mahoosuc Range and spent a night at Speck Pond, just over the border into Maine. My nephew had a fly rod he had packed along. The shore was pretty brushy, but by standing on some rocks I was able to roll cast and landed a few nice brookies. Waders would have been perfect. Nice tent platforms right on the shore.
Another spot that I've seen fish jumping in is Lonesome Lake in the Franconia Notch area. Only about 1.5 miles in from Lafayette Place Campground. Only issue there is the $$$ that AMC wants for an overnight in the hut.

[Dakota]

A buddy and I hiked into Sawyer pond and fished a couple of years ago. You can access from the Kangamangus just past Bear Notch Road or from Rt 302 just north of Bartlett. From the Kang its about a 3 or 4 mile hike in. From the 302 side its about 1.5 miles. There are campsites on one side of the pond.

[Mountain Angler]

Look up Flat Mountain Pond. The fishing can be quite good and there is a shelter to camp at or you can tent.
I think you will like it.

[trouthunter]

Lonesome Lake in the Notch, is stocked by air with brookies and is a short hike in from the road.....

[ericsylvain]

Thanks for the replies. I did find the following info
about remote stocking:

http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fish...out_remote.htm

[Remote Trout]

There are a ton of ponds to hike into and lots of spots to camp. I personally like them all, but to chose one it really depends on how far you want to hike and how you are planning to fish.

The majority of remote ponds have only a couple of spots to fish from shore and the wading can be difficult (mucky) in spots. I typically bring my float tube but it sure does add some weight to the pack! Also, some spots prohibit camping but always remember to camp at least 200' from shore.

How long of a hike are you planning? I can give you a couple spots based on the time/distance. Either way I always seem to have luck with Mickey Finns, soft hackle hairs ear's, Black Ghosts, Adams, and Henryville Specials.

[ericsylvain]

I also found this resource:

http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/white/recrea...pondselect.htm

Were thinking 2-3 mile hike, and now maybe a 2 nighter...

We have float tubes. I would be new to this experience, but
there are a few seasoned campers in the group.

Yep, well aware of the backcountry rules when camping in the
WMNF
http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/white/recrea...try_rules.html

Thanks for all your replies.

Any thoughts on how the fishing is in August?

Eric

[ericsylvain]

WMNF maps of fishing locations:

http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/white/recrea...wmnf_map_v.htm