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Lake Information for Lake Winnipesaukee


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Description: 

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 kmĀ²) (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.

Fishing Description: 

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.

Fish: 
Atlantic Salmon
Fish: 
Crappie
Fish: 
Lake Trout
Fish: 
Rainbow Trout
Fish: 
Smallmouth Bass
Fish: 
White Perch
Optional Information
Maximum depth: 
212ft
Surface area: 
45440.00
Name: 
Lake Winnipesaukee
Lake type: 
reservoir
State: 
New Hampshire

Businesses Located Nearby

Boat Rental

    Fay's Boat Sales
  • 1970 Lake Shore Rd - Gilford, NH
  • (603) 293-0700

Vacation Rental


Bar and Restaurant

    Lyon's Den Restaurant & Tavern
  • 25 Dock Rd - Gilford, NH
  • (603) 293-8833

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