Salem, New Hampshire — NH Fish & Game Inland Fisheries Division (Concord headquarters).
Source: NH Fish & Game NH Freshwater Fishing Guide layer (2026; depth/area/trophic from NHDES).
The red circle marks Hedgehog Pond.
Towns and counties: NHFG, NHDES and U.S. Census town boundaries.
As of 2026-10-10. Check the official source before you go.
Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.
State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: NH Access Sites to Public Waters (NH OPD / NHFG). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.
Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (42.7634, -71.2440). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Hedgehog Pond. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.
Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in ET (America/New_York), and accurate to within a few minutes.
Species list from NHFG Fishing Guide codes: EBT (names decoded by us; NHFG does not publish the legend with the layer). NHFG fishery type: Cold/Warm.
Statewide general rules Hedgehog Pond is not listed as a Lake Trout/Salmon Lake or Trout Pond in the 2026 Digest, so New Hampshire's general lake & pond rules apply to the species found here.
| Species | Season & limits (general rules) |
|---|---|
| Trout | Open water (ice-out to ice-in): 5 fish or 5 lb/day, no length limit. Through the ice: 2/day |
2026 NH Freshwater Fishing Digest: Lakes & Ponds General Rules · Lakes & Ponds with Special Rules
Summary only. Check the current Digest before you fish. As of Oct 10, 2026.
1 public access site listed.
| Site | Town | Owner | Type | Parking | Fee | Uses | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgehog Park | Salem | Town - Salem | Beach/Park | Paved | Fee | Fishing, Swimming, Picnic, Restrooms Access: Partial | 42.7644, -71.2453 |
NH Access Sites to Public Waters (NH OPD / NHFG)
Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.
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