Every Boat Ramp on Connecticut River

About Connecticut River

The Connecticut River forms the entire western border of New Hampshire, stretching over 220 miles from the Canadian border to Massachusetts. This historic waterway offers remarkably diverse fishing, from cold-water trout habitat in the upper reaches to warm-water bass and walleye fisheries in the middle and lower sections. The American shad run each spring draws anglers from across New England to the river below Bellows Falls, where these powerful fish provide some of the most exciting light-tackle action in the Northeast.

Multiple boat ramps along the New Hampshire side provide access to different sections of the river, each with its own character and target species. The stretch near Hanover and Lebanon is particularly popular for smallmouth bass, while the lower river near Keene holds northern pike and walleye in its deeper pools. Powerboat access is available on the wider sections, while canoes and kayaks open up the more remote upper stretches for anglers seeking solitude and wild trout.

Nearest towns: Hanover, Claremont, Keene