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Fishing Guides · Laconia, NH

Fishing Guides in Laconia

3 listings · ranked by rating & reviews · updated 2026

Fishing guides are the specialists - independent pros and outfitters who focus on a specific fishery and style, from bass on a local lake to fly fishing a trout river or wading the flats. Where a charter is usually about the boat and the trip, a guide sells expertise and hands-on coaching, and typically runs a smaller, more personal operation. Day rates commonly fall around $300-600 depending on the water, target species and whether the trip is walk-and-wade or from a boat, often for one or two anglers. Many guides provide rods, flies or tackle and hold the required licensing - always ask what is included. Compare a few, read the reviews, and confirm trip details, pricing and availability directly with the guide.

Below are 3 fishing guides listings in Laconia, NH, ranked by Google review volume so you can start with the most established options and contact them directly. The most-reviewed is Tim Moore Outdoors, LLC (5★, 81 Google reviews).

Typical pricing

Typical US pricing: guided fishing trips commonly run about $300-600 per day depending on the water, species and whether the trip is wade or boat-based, usually for one or two anglers. Gear is often included - confirm current pricing, what is provided and availability with the guide.

See our full guide to fishing in Laconia for neighborhoods, local pricing and how to choose.

Top fishing guides listings in Laconia

  1. 1
    Tim Moore Outdoors, LLC
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    Tim Moore Outdoors, LLC

    Laconia

    Fishing charter in Alton, NH · 5★ (81).

    ★ 5 · 81View →
  2. 2
    Catch Ya In A Bit Guide Service
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    Catch Ya In A Bit Guide Service

    Laconia

    Fishing charter in Gilford, NH · 5★ (74).

    ★ 5 · 74View →
  3. 3
    Guiding Light Fishing Charters
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    Guiding Light Fishing Charters

    Laconia

    Fishing charter in Laconia, NH · 5★ (71).

    ★ 5 · 71View →

FAQ

Fishing Guides in Laconia - common questions

How many fishing guides are there in Laconia? +
Lure Compass lists 3 listings for fishing guides in Laconia, NH.
Who has the best-rated fishing guides in Laconia? +
By Google review volume, Tim Moore Outdoors, LLC is the most-reviewed fishing guides listing in Laconia (5★, 81 reviews). Rankings follow review count, not paid placement.
How much does a fishing guide cost? +
Guided trips commonly run about $300-600 for the day, with the price shaped by the fishery, target species, trip length and whether it is walk-and-wade or from a boat. Rates are usually for one or two anglers. Confirm current pricing, what is included and availability directly with the guide.
What is the difference between a guide and a charter? +
A charter generally centers on a captained boat and a set trip, often for larger groups, while a guide sells focused expertise in a specific fishery and style - bass, fly fishing, flats - typically for one or two anglers and sometimes on foot. The right fit depends on the water you want to fish and how hands-on you want the coaching.
How do I choose a fishing guide? +
Compare Google ratings and reviews, check that the guide specializes in the species and water you are after, and ask what gear is provided and what you bring. Reviews that name the guide and describe the coaching are a strong signal. Then confirm trip details, pricing and availability directly with the guide.
How much does a fishing guide cost in Laconia? +
Laconia guide trips generally run about $350-$600 depending on length and the number of anglers. Half-day trips sit at the lower end and full days at the top. Ice-fishing trips are priced separately, so confirm the all-in rate with the guide.
What fish can you catch on Lake Winnipesaukee? +
The main targets are lake trout (togue) and landlocked salmon, with smallmouth bass and rainbow trout also in the mix. Salmon and trout are the deep-water draw; smallmouth work the rocky shorelines.
When is the best time to fish Lake Winnipesaukee? +
Right after ice-out in spring, salmon and lake trout feed near the surface and are easiest to reach. In summer the fish go deep and guides switch to downriggers and lead-core line to get down to them.
Is there ice fishing on Lake Winnipesaukee? +
Yes, and it is a big scene. Once the lake freezes solid, anglers set up bobhouses and fish tip-ups and jigs for lake trout and salmon through the winter. Always check local ice conditions before heading out.

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