Napp

See what's biting near you
All spots

Lake Francis

Lake fishing  New Hampshire · 06:28 - 16:30

Lake Francis is a lake set in New Hampshire. Most people come here for Walleye, Northern Pike and Rainbow Trout.

View on Google Maps Directions Embed on your site
Prime 86% The bite right now
Top bet: Walleye Active through the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
64°
Best day
Fri
80%
60°
Sat
80%
57°
Sun
80%
44°
Mon
79%
37°
Tue
77%
44°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
51°F
Air temp
53°F
Wind
7 mph
Pressure
30.05 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
91.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:43–07:43 Dusk 15:15–17:15

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 06:54–08:54 Major period 18:54–20:54 Minor period 00:47–02:17 Minor period 13:31–15:01

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

05:00
53°
06:00
53°
07:00
54°
08:00
56°
09:00
60°
10:00
64°
11:00
66°
12:00
67°
13:00
69°
14:00
69°
15:00
68°
16:00
63°

Likely catch now (14 species)

Walleye
Sander vitreus
86%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
Tap for details ↗
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
30%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
Tap for details ↗
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
29%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
Tap for details ↗
Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
25%
Slow during the night, overcast lifts the bite.
Tap for details ↗
Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
23%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
Tap for details ↗
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
16%
Active through the night, off season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
Tap for details ↗

About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Walleye, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Lake Trout and Common Carp.

For Walleye, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for walleye, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for walleye at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or firetiger for walleye.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for walleye: Jig with worm or plastic.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

Take Me Fishing

Map

More waters nearby

Rivière Tomifobia Vermont · 35.1 mi away Lake Willoughby Vermont · 40.7 mi away Lac Memphrémagog Vermont · 43.5 mi away Missisquoi River Vermont · 52.1 mi away Missisquoi River Vermont · 52.1 mi away Lake Elligo Vermont · 58.8 mi away Pearl Lake New Hampshire · 64.0 mi away Lamoille River Vermont · 72.7 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Francis?

Popular catches here include Walleye, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Lake Trout, Common Carp, Brown Trout and Brook Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Francis?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Lake Francis?

Walleye fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Francis right now?

Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 88%.