Saco River Fishing Spot

• County: Carroll county; Saco spans from the towns of Carroll to Center Conway NH
• Public Fishing: Yes
• Elevation: 522'
• Shoreline: 41'
• Last Modified By: carpmaster on 01/30/09 01:07 AM
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The Saco River originates at Saco Lake, a small pond just north of Crawford Notch State Reservation in the town of Carroll. It flows southeast for 41 miles before crossing into Maine near Center Conway. Although the Saco lies in the heart of NH's vacation region, the river is not heavily fished.

The Saco's upper reaches near Bartlett are filled with small native and stocked trout. The middle section, from Bartlett to Conway, is wider and supports larger fish. It too, is liberally stocked. The river widens even more as it heads for the Maine border and it holds some exceptionally large Brook Trout. Anglers who take the time to learn where the big Brown Trout are in this area may be rewarded with fish that weigh as much as 6 pounds.

The best time to fish the river is from June 1st to mid-August when the fish feed readily and there is opportunity to catch exceptionally large trophy fish. The river is easily accessible from many state roads. It can be waded and fished over it's entire length.

Coordinates: 43°27?40?N 70°22?37?W? / ?43.46111°N 70.37694°W? / 43.46111; -70.37694