Lake Winnipesaukee Fishing Guide
LICENSED AND INSURED
Est. 2006
We offer fully guided trips on Lake Winnipesaukee in our 16-foot Lund Sport Pro.
Trolling for landlocked salmon, rainbow trout, and lake trout, summer vertical jigging trips for lake trout, smallmouth bass in the spring, and black crappie in the fall.
Tim is a New Hampshire native. His family emmigrated from teh Azores more than five generations ago and settled in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where they began a rich history of commercial and recreational fishing. He has fished the lakes region of New Hampshire for more than 40 years.
He is knowledgeable and friendly, and uses state of the art equipment to offer a safe, fun, and successful fishing experience. We provide all the fishing gear and tackle for each of our trips. Safety is always our number one priority. He is New Hampshire’s only year-round full-time fishing guide.
During your trip, you will learn about the area you are fishing, the species you are fishing for, and techniques that will help you become more effective if you want to venture out on your own.
Trips run six days a week, an early morning trip and an evening trip. Mornings are typically the most productive, but we always catch fish.
Please review the information on this page. There is a seperate section for each type of trip we offer.
There is a FAQ section at the bottom of this page with answers to our most comomonly asked questions.
When you are ready to book, simply click the book now button to utilize our easy online booking system.
OUR BOAT
A 16-foot Lund Pro Sport equipped with a stand-up bimini top and side curtains for bad weather or sunny days, state of the art electric downriggers, Humminbird electronics, and a remote controlled MinnKota bow-mounted trolling motor with GPS Spotlock technology and autopilot.
When trolling we also utilize planer boards to spread lines away from the boat and cover more water.
Tim is a licensed NH guide, is CPR and first aid certified, and a member of the NH Guides’ Association. He holds a NH Commercial Boaters License and our vessel is safety inspected annually by NH Marine Patrol. We carry a type I PFD on board for each adult client and life vests for children 12 and under for safety and comfort.
OUR TRIPS
Below are the trips we offer in our boat.
PLEASE REVIEW OUR PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICIES BELOW BEFORE BOOKING YOUR TRIP.
We use a secure and easy booking system. Click the Book Now button when you are ready to book.
There you can select the trip you are interested in, then the date, and see available times. If the time you are interested in does not show up, then it is not available.
Trolling for Landlocked
Salmon and Trout
2024 RATE
Four-Hour Trip $375
Five-Hour Trip $475
Price includes one or two people
Two person maximum
(Sorry, no exceptions)
Customary gratuity not included
The season for landlocked salmon and lake trout is April 1 – September 30.
Tim is an experienced Lake Winnipesaukee salmon fishing guide. He has more than 40 years experience fishing Lake Winnipesaukee.
We use state of the art electronics to aid in finding and catching fish, including electronic downriggers that are linked to a Humminbird fish finder. We also utilize a Minn Kota trolling motor with autopilot for the ultimate in boat control. State of the art and well-maintaned equipment adds to the quality of the experience for every client.
We offer 4 or 5 hour morning trips, or 4 hour evening trips. Catch rates are very good and everyone catches fish. Not catching is extremely rare, but it is fishing.
Some days are better than others.
PLEASE NOTE: New Hampshire has an combined limit of 2 fish for salmon, rainbow trout, and lake trout.
Each angler can keep any combination of two fish, but once a limit has been kept, NH law requires anglers must stop fishing and the trip is over.
There are no restriction on catch and release fishing as long as your limit(s) has not been filled.
Click the BOOK NOW button to check availability or to book your trip.
If there is no availability on our booking system, then we are either full or finished offering these trips for the season.
**ATTENTION**
NH LAW STATES: “THE HEAD AND TAIL MUST REMAIN INTACT WHEN ON OR LEAVING THE WATERS OF THE STATE.”
For this reason, you are responsible for cleaning your own fish.
We will gut your fish for you upon request, but you must request this before we head back to the dock.
Vertical Jigging for Lake Trout
2024 RATE
Four-Hour Trip $375
Five-Hour Trip $475
Price includes one or two people
Two person maximum
(Sorry, no exceptions)
Customary gratuity not included
If you are looking for a New Hampshire lake trout fishing guide, you’ve come to the right place.
Vertical jigging lake trout is one our most popular late summer trips.
We offer these trips from August 1 – September 30.
We offer morning trips only Tuesday through Sunday.
Anglers can expect to catch good numbers of lake trout, but weather and angler ability often dictate fish catch rates.
The limit for lake trout is two fish per person, minimum size of 18-inches.
After as limit is kept, that angler must stop fishing.
There are no restriction on catch and release fishing as long as your limit has not been filled.
Click the BOOK NOW button to check availability or to book your trip.
If there is no availability on our booking system, then we are either full or finished offering these trips for the season.
**ATTENTION**
NH LAW STATES: “THE HEAD AND TAIL MUST REMAIN INTACT WHEN ON OR LEAVING THE WATERS OF THE STATE.”
For this reason, you are responsible for cleaning your own fish.
We will gut your fish for you upon request, but you must request this before we head back to the dock.
New Hampshire Smallmouth
Bass Fishing Guide
2024 RATE
Four-Hour Trip $375
Five-Hour Trip $475
Price includes one or two people
Two person maximum
(Sorry, no exceptions)
Customary gratuity not included
Smallmouth bass are abundant in Lake Winnipesaukee.
We begin fishing for them in May and finish targeting them at the end of June.
WE DO NOT OFFER SMALLMOUTH BASS TRIPS AFTER THE END OF JUNE.
We offer two trips per day (AM and PM) Tuesday through Friday
and morning trips only on Saturday and Sunday.
Lake Winnipesaukee smallmouth generally average around 2.5-pounds, with smallmouth caught as big as 5-pounds.
The fishing is generally quite good. You will be provided spinning gear and lures ranging from topwater to soft plastics, whichever is working best at the time.
Click the BOOK NOW button to check availability or to book your trip.
If there is no availability on our booking system, then we are either full or finished offering these trips for the season.
New Hampshire
Black Crappie Fishing
2024 RATE
Four-Hour Trip $400
Five-Hour Trip $500
Price includes one or two people
Two person maximum
(Sorry, no exceptions)
Customary gratuity not included
We offer black crappie trips out of Moultonborough, NH
during the month of October only.
Black crappie are numerous and each fall our clients
catch multiple state trophy fish.
We offer two trips per day (AM and PM) Wednesday through Sunday.
Lake Winnipesaukee holds a lot of crappie, and somd very big ones.
There is no size limit and a daily bag limit of 25 fish per angler. We have no problem with people keeping fish to eat, but discourage taking of trophy breeders.
In order to maintain a helthy fishery, we ask our clients to release
crappie that are 15-inches and larger.
Click the BOOK NOW button to check availability or to book your trip.
If there is no availability on our booking system, then we are either full or finished offering these trips for the season.
What IS and IS NOT Included
GUIDED TRIPS INCLUDE:
– FULL-TIME LICENSED GUIDE
– LIFE VEST(S)
– ROD & REEL SETUPS*
– ALL BAIT AND TACKLE
– BOTTLED WATER
– DIGITAL MEDIA (photos or video) FROM TRIP
*Anglers are welcome to bring and use their own gear, but it does not change the price of the trip.
GUIDED TRIPS DO NOT INCLUDE:
– MEALS AND LODGING
– NH FRESHWATER FISHING LICENSE (required)
– APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR (CHECK THE WEATHER!)
– FISH CLEANING
– CUSTOMARY GRATUITY
Click the button below to purchase a NH Fishing License
*You may print and bring your license, or you can have a picture of it on a smartphone.
WHAT TO BRING:
– APPROPRIATE CLOTHING
(Dress for the weather)
– SUNGLASSES
– SUNSCREEN
– SNACKS AND DRINKS (Stay hydrated!)
– COOLER
(If you plan to keep fish, leave it in your vehicle.)
– FRESHWATER FISHING LICENSE
(anyone 16 years old or olders)
Tim Moore Outdoors
CANCELLATION
POLICIES
Subject to change
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Up to 60 days prior to trip – 50% refund
60 days or less prior to trip – NO REFUND
Cancellations for bad weather are at the sole discretion of your guide.
In the event your guide cancels for inclement weather, you will be given the option of rescheduling or a full refund.
NO SHOWS:
A no-show without a call, text, or email received by us prior to the trip will forfeit any money paid.
Clients 30 minutes late from start time without a call, text, or email will be considered a no-show.
WEATHER:
We DO NOT fish in thunderstorms. If storms prevent us from fishing at all, the opportunity to reschedule or a refund will be offered. If storms hit during the trip and time permits, we will head back to the marina an wait for them to pass before resuming the trip. This is at the discrection of your guide.
Once out boat leaves the dock with clients in it, there are no refunds.
GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE
VOUCHERS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE
NO EXCEPTIONS
When booking a trip through our booking site,
please make a note that you would like a voucher and we will email it to you.
PLEASE NOTE: THESE ARE VOUCHERS, NOT GIFT CERTIFICATES.
THEY HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE.
FAQ
G: How long are your boat trips?
A: You can choose between four or five hour trips on most trips.
Q: Can I extend the time of my trip?
A: You may extend your trip for $100/hour when available. You can decide this on the spot, but we may not be available for longer trips due to prior commitments.
Q: Do you offer trips on lakes other than Lake Winnipesaukee?
A: Sorry, we do not.
Q: What do you provide?
A: We provide everything you need for your trip except food, fishing licenses, appropriate clothing, and customary gratuity. All fishing gear and tackle/lures, and safety equipment is provided.
We have complimentary bottled water on board.
Q: How many people can I bring?
A: We have a maximum capacity of two people (Not including the captain) in our boat. This maximizes space and keeps everyone comfortable. There are no exceptions to this.
Q: What if I want to accompany my two children?
A: Sorry, there is a maximum of two people on the boat. We are happy to take two children 12 years old and older out without an adult. This is a regular occurance and your children will be safe with us.
Q: Do small children count?
A: Yes, we are responsible for everyone who comes on our boat.
Q: If I want to keep fish, do I need to bring a cooler?
A: Yes, but leave it in your vehicle. We will have a cooler and ice on the boat.
Q: Do you offer fish cleaning?
A: Unfortunately, no. New Hampshire law requires that “The head and tail must remain intact while on or leaving the waters of the state.”
We can gut your salmon or trout for you, but don’t recommend it if you plan to fillet them, as they are easier to fillet when intact.
Q: How do you care for fish if we are keeping them?
A: We will promptly bleed, then bag and ice your fish. Bleeding is humane and greatly improves the flavor of the fish by keeping excess blood out of the meat.
Q: What if it rains during our trip?
A: We highly recommened wearing raingear, not just a rain coat.
Check the weather for the day of your trip and dress appropriately. The only time we cancel due to weather is when it becomes impossible or dangerous to be on the water. Ultimately, we make the final call. We DO NOT fish in thunderstorms or winds that creat hazardous conditions. If time permits, we will wait out thunderstorms at the dock and resume fishing after the storm has passed.
Q: Do you pick clients up at their docks?
A: We do not. We offer complimentary parking for one vehicle when fishing with us.
Contact us
Have a question?
Please visit the FAQ section above before submitting the contact form.
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IF THE DATE OR TIME YOU ARE INTERESTED IN DOES NOT SHOW UP IN OUR BOOKING PLATFORM,
THEN IT IS NOT AVAILABLE.