Rainbow Trout rules

[pjard]

Sorry to ask what seems to be a "newbie" question but I'm honestly confused. If you look in the NH Fishing Guide (online) I see that there is a 15" minimum size for rainbow trout. However, in another section of the guide it says 5 fish or 5 pound with no lenght limit. Help please, I'm confused!

[ishoot308]

Basically any lake or pond that falls under the special rules category which are managed for lake trout or salmon has a minimum size of 15" for Rainbows. Those bodies of water can be seen here... http://www.eregulations.com/newhampshire/fishing/freshwater/lakes-ponds-with-special-rules/

Any lake pond or stream not included in the special category section has a 5 fish / 5lb limit.

Hope this helps.

Dan

[pjard]

Thanks Dan, you have to connect a few dots to figure it all out but now I've got it.