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Lake Information for Lake Winnipesaukee
Lake Winnipesaukee is the largest lake in New Hampshire. It is approximately 21 miles (34 km) long (northwest-southeast) and from one to nine miles (1.6 to 15 km) wide (northeast-southwest), covering 69 square miles (180 km²) (71 square miles when Paugus Bay is included), with a maximum depth of 212 feet (64.6 meters).
The lake contains at least 253 islands, half of which are less than a quarter-acre in size and is indented by several peninsulas, yielding a total shoreline of some 288 miles. The driving distance around the lake is 63 miles. It is 504 feet (153 m) above sea level. Winnipesaukee is the third-largest lake in New England after Lake Champlain and Moosehead Lake.
Outflow is regulated by the Lakeport Dam (in Lakeport, New Hampshire) on the Winnipesaukee River.
Besides being the largest lake in New Hampshire, Lake Winnipesaukee is one of its best fishing lakes, with a large variety of different species. It is a top fishing lake for bass, salmon, and trout.
Businesses Located Nearby
Boat Rental
- Lakeside Boat Rentals
- 86 Route 11d - Alton Bay, NH
- (603) 875-5005
- Fay's Boat Yard
- 71 Varney Point Rd - Gilford, NH
- (603) 293-8000
- Fay's Boat Sales
- 1970 Lake Shore Rd - Gilford, NH
- (603) 293-0700
Vacation Rental
- The North House Vacation Rentals
- 16 Zadeda Farm Ln. - Center Tuftonboro, NH
- (603) 765-3224
- Gilford Romantic Vacation Cottage Rental
- 45 Heights Rd - Gilford, NH
- (713) 465-6820
- Preferred Vacation Rentals, Incorporated
- 34 Whittier Hwy - Center Harbor, NH
- (603) 253-7811
Bar and Restaurant
- Wolfe's Tavern
- 90 N Main St - Wolfeboro, NH
- (603) 569-3016
- Lyon's Den Restaurant & Tavern
- 25 Dock Rd - Gilford, NH
- (603) 293-8833
- Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub
- 154 Laconia Rd - Tilton, NH
- (603) 286-4994
