Frequently Asked Questions

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• Weather appropriate gear!  Dry warm footwear for ice fishing and  Shoe SPIKES for safe walking.  Rain gear if needed. For ice fishing, dress warm!

• Not necessary!  We are fully set up for ice fishing, and trolling with the latest technology and equipment for a successful outing!

• Yes!  Please email copy to us within five days prior to the outing. Purchase link is located here:  https://www.nhfishandgame.com/Instruction.aspx?m=q&s=2025

• Yes, please download the attached file, sign and get this back to us no later than within five days prior to the outing.

• Pick up will be at the Wellington State Park 614 West Shore Road, Bristol, NH 03222 boat launch dock. 

•  Four people including children. Affiliated guides available upon request.

• We don’t supply rain gear, but remember we have a hard top/pilot house type boat where you can stay warm and dry. 

• Yes. If you, or one of your guests has a vest they prefer, feel free to bring it. We offer life vests for all guests chartering with us. It is recommended everyone wear a life vest while aboard the charter.
• Please note, in the state of New Hampshire, it is the law that all children 12 and under must always wear their life jacket when on a commercial vessel. 

•  Alcohol is permitted but please drink in moderation while onboard

• If the fish meets NH guidelines for keeping after being caught, yes it may be kept. We suggest a small cooler for your catch if you intend to keep fish.  Please Note: Due to State of NH regulations, we DO NOT offer fish cleaning or filleting as all fish must leave the waters of NH with the head and tail intact.

• All trips require a $100 non-refundable deposit via Venmo (@scott-gessin) within 1 day of request or the date will be released (invoice will be emailed).
• Balance is due 5 days before the trip. We will contact you to discuss your payment preference.
• Guided fishing trips that cancel less than 48 hours, or in the event of a “no show”, will result in the forfeiture of deposit and remaining trip balance.
• Guided fishing trips that cancel more than 15 days prior to the trip date will have the option to apply your deposit for a later date within one year. You may also use the deposit towards a store purchase.

Children under 12 years of age are FREE when accompanied by an adult.

Our boat capacity maximum is 4 people including children. For charters we recommend 2 to 3 people including children. One additional person (adult or child) can be added - Add $100 fee to trip cost

Whether fishing or not under no circumstances can we take more than 4 people.