Class I Lamprey River, NH

Wadleigh Falls to Capt. Reuben Hill (Wadleigh Falls to Capt. Reuben Hill Bridge)

From the Bunker Pond Dam to the confluence with the Piscassic River, the Lamprey River's shoreline, natural floodplain, and wetlands provide a range of wildlife habitats. Currently, the Lamprey has the largest quantity of anadromous fish in the Great Bay watershed, and it hosts substantial numbers of freshwater mussel species.

The river's resources include archaeological sites of prehistoric and nineteenth century culture, which are representative of the early settlement of New Hampshire's seacoast region. It is managed through a local-state-federal partnership, the Lamprey River Advisory Committee.

This section begins with a short rapid followed by quickwater that passes through dense woods and a few pastures and farm fields. It may be unnavigable at low water.

rivers.gov/Lamprey River

Section Details

Trip Length Partial Day, 5.1 Miles
Fishing Yes
Camping No
Manager Private, Lamprey River Advisory Committee
Wild & Scenic Yes
Water Trail No
Partner Information http://www.lampreyriver.org/UploadedFiles/Files/LampreyTourGuide.pdf
https://www.rivers.gov/river/lamprey