New Hampshire - Lake Winnipesaukee
Smallmouth bass fishing is world-class now on the state's largest lake, thanks in part to the many rocky shoals and reefs, which are also hazards for unwary boaters. Work the shallows with small topwaters early and late in the day, then switch to small soft plastics on 1⁄8-ounce jigheads for probing deeper structure when the sun is high. Bizer Corp. publishes a highly useful bathymetric chart of the big lake, which also includes a directory of boat launches and tackle shops. 888-345-5994; bizer.com

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Guide's Tips
Species: Smallmouth Bass
Guide: Steve Lucarelli; nhsmallmouth.com; 603-279-2248
Rig Specifics: A 6 1/2- or 7-foot spinning rod with 10- to 15-pound braided line. Use green Berkley Gulp minnows rigged Carolina style.
Quick Tip: The bass are moving to deeper water and are very aggressive from just after Father's Day to the beginning of July.
Where to Fish: There are a variety of inlets and islands in the lake that are great. We leave from the Meredith Town Docks.

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Photo From Lake Winnipesaukee