[fatlazyless]

No, I didn't know for sure what's what with fishing Lake Winnipesaukee before April 1 through open water, or natural openings in the ice.

When the State of NH fishing rule says 'no fishing for a specific fish' and you are also allowed to be fishing for a different species, it seems the fly or lure used says what type fish you are trying to attract, but not necessarily, so it's confusing how to follow the rule?

So, now we know that all open water fishing on Lake Winnipesaukee is closed before April 1, and not just for trout and salmon.

Here's another question; is it legal to fish the Winnipesaukee River before April 1 through natural openings in the river ice, and what's the Fish & Game thinking with that rule?