On Lake Winnisquam, the Winnipesaukee River is another good area, as is the outlet of Lake Winnisquam at Lochmere. Fishermen should check the most current fishing summary for special rules and regulations that might exist in these areas.

For information on lodging, contact the Lake Region Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-60-LAKES, or visit their Web site, www.lakesregion.org.

For more information on these specific areas, contact the Region 2 of the New Hampshire Fish and Game department at (603) 744-5470.

Upper Androscoggin River
In May and early June, the upper reaches of the Androscoggin River near Errol consistently produce some of the best spring salmon-fishing action in northern New Hampshire. Fishermen will find about one mile of challenging water running from the dam in Errol downstream to Bragg Bay, easily accessible from the south using Route 16. This stretch offers a mixture of riffles and pools above the Route 26 bridge and rapids starting near the bridge. It is all good salmon water. Most of the fishing in this section is done by wading or from shore, and fly-fishing is the rule.

Bragg Bay is bigger, wider and deeper and is best fished from canoes or small boats. Watercraft may be launched downstream of the Route 26 bridge on the east bank. Artificial lures are legal in this section.

The L. L. Cote Sports Center, at 25 Main Street in Errol, has a full line of flies and lures, and is a good contact for updated water conditions. Reach them at 1-800-287-7700 or via their Web site at www.llcote.com.

For information on lodging and other services in the area, contact the Umbagog Area Chamber of Commerce at (603) 482-3906, or visit their Web site at www.umbagogchambercommerce.com.

For additional fishing information, contact the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department at (603) 271- 3421, or visit the agency's Web site at www.wildlife.state.nh.us.

VERMONT
Winooski River
The Winooski River, particularly the area locally known as the "Salmon Hole" in Winooski and Burlington, is worth keeping an eye on this month. Salmon move into this stretch on the heels of the smelt run. And while some years are less productive than others, it can produce some exciting action.

A public parking lot is on the Burlington side of the river, on the west side of Riverside Avenue (U.S. Route 2/7) a few hundred yards south of the Winooski Bridge.

For information on tackle shops and lodging facilities in the area, contact the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce at (877) 686-5253 or (802) 863-3489, or visit their Web site at www.vermont.org.

For more information on fishing in Vermont, contact the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department at (802) 241-3700, or visit their Web site at www.vtfishandwildlife.com.