How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Keene, United States ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
- Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Fishing in Keene, New Hampshire centers around the cold, clear waters of the Ashuelot River, Otter Brook Lake, and a web of small ponds and reservoirs scattered through the Monadnock Region. Anglers come here for productive trout, bass, and panfish action in a scenic setting that fishes well from spring ice-out through late fall. Whether you wade, kayak, or fish from shore, Keene offers diverse, accessible freshwater fishing opportunities close to town. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:376,114 kmProximity:69.5 %
Moon Phases for Keene
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major Time:03:36 am - 05:36 am
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minor Time:09:22 am - 11:22 am
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major Time:04:12 pm - 06:12 pm
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minor Time:11:02 pm - 01:02 am
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
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Fishing Overview Keene
Fishing in Keene, NH revolves around the Ashuelot River system and a ring of small lakes and ponds that provide consistent action for trout, bass, and panfish. The city sits in a bowl of forested hills, so most waters are cool, relatively clear, and best fished with light to medium tackle. Wading anglers, kayak fishermen, and shore casters all have viable options within a short drive of downtown Keene.
Seasonal patterns anchor your strategy here. From ice-out through late spring, trout are the main draw. The Ashuelot River and its branches, along with stocked ponds nearby, produce brook, rainbow, and brown trout that feed aggressively in the cold flows. Focus on moderate runs, riffles dropping into pools, and undercut banks. In summer, as water warms, trout retreat to deeper runs, springs, and shaded pockets, while warmwater species like smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and panfish take over in rivers and ponds. Fall brings a renewed trout bite in the cooling river and aggressive bass feeding on baitfish in lakes and coves. Winter sees hardwater options on area ponds for perch, crappie, and pickerel where ice is safe.
Key habitats around Keene are straightforward once you break them down:
- Ashuelot River: A mix of riffles, runs, and pools, ideal for trout in spring and fall, with smallmouth bass, fallfish, and panfish more prominent in warmer months. Look for current breaks created by boulders, bridge pilings, and outside bends.
- Otter Brook Lake and similar reservoirs: Classic multi-species stillwaters with rocky shorelines, submerged wood, weedbeds, and drop-offs that hold bass, pickerel, perch, and crappie. Points and inflowing streams are high-percentage spots.
- Small ponds and beaver flowages: Typically shallow with weedy margins. These are prime for largemouth bass, chain pickerel, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and bullhead at low light.
Effective techniques depend on water type. On the Ashuelot and its tributaries, fly fishers do well with small nymphs, beadhead hare’s ears, pheasant tails, and woolly buggers, plus dry flies like Elk Hair Caddis and Adams during hatches. Spin anglers can work in-line spinners, small spoons, and 2–3 inch minnow plugs in natural colors, running them just off current seams and through tailouts. Light line and subtle presentations are important in the clear water commonly found around Keene.
For bass and warmwater species in Otter Brook Lake and nearby ponds, bring medium spinning gear. In spring, slowly swim soft-plastic swimbaits, wacky-rigged worms, and small jigs along emerging weedlines and rocky banks. As vegetation thickens in summer, switch to weedless plastics, Texas-rigged worms, and topwaters at dawn and dusk. Chain pickerel respond to flashy spoons, spinnerbaits, and small jerkbaits worked along weed edges. Panfish stack near docks, brush, and shallow weeds; tiny jigs tipped with soft plastics or live bait under a float are simple and effective.
Tactical tips for Keene include fishing early and late to avoid bright mid-day sun, especially on clear lakes; targeting inflows after rains when river trout feed heavily; and using drab, natural colors in clear water, saving brighter patterns for stained flows. A small kayak or canoe greatly increases your reach on Otter Brook Lake and local ponds, while a pair of waders opens long stretches of the Ashuelot. With a flexible plan keyed to season and water conditions, the Keene area offers reliable, varied freshwater fishing within minutes of town.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Keene area
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Keene. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Robinhood Park Reservoir Dam - 1.12163300644km , The Branch - 1.63590289299km , Tenant Swamp - 2.61488576095km , New Run Brook - 2.62374914234km , Upper Wilson Pond Dam - 3.26015206465km , Wilson Pond - 3.8205007566km , Otter Brook Dam - 3.84378011792km , Minnewawa Brook - 3.93424399208km , Lower Wilson Pond Dam - 4.28917723627km , Babbidge Reservoir Dam - 4.51254623694km , Ferry Brook - 4.56747066417km , Grimes Brook - 4.94492113688km , Hurricane Brook - 4.94492113688km , South Branch Ashuelot River - 4.94861380494km , Sturtevant Brook - 5.07079983641km , Hart Brook - 5.79628311825km , Spectacle Pond - 6.99297653177km , Rodgers Pond Dam - 7.04466863507km , Surry Mountain Dam - 7.56882307165km , Forbush Brook - 8.14172935278km , Ashuelot River Dickinson Dam - 8.15010495819km , Clapp Pond - 8.16759830235km , Hill Brook - 8.22465600368km , Minnewawa Dam - 8.26752812623km , Echo Lake Dam - 8.29452428453km , Harvey Pond - 9.16208580128km , Meetinghouse Pond Dam - 9.24889134484km , California Brook Dam - 9.2928782291km , Martin Brook - 9.53490692645km , California Brook - 9.62823798433km , Merriam Brook - 10.07905522172km , Bridge Brook - 10.23137387894km , Corey Pond - 10.38931248008km , Indian Brook - 10.55991506296km , Russell Reservoir Dam - 10.65119018133km , Spaulding Brook - 10.72772042309km , Meetinghouse Brook - 10.82533538619km , Stone Pond Brook - 10.94212109314km , Willard Brook - 10.97079029287km , Swanzey Lake Dam - 10.98278455178km
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