Lake Winnisquam

, New Hampshire

Lake Winnisquam covers about 4,262 acres in Meredith, Sanbornton, Laconia, Belmont and Tilton, with a maximum depth of about 175 feet. NH Fish and Game lists lake trout, landlocked salmon, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass and white perch.

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Surface area4,262 acres

Max depth175 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Lake Trout●●●○○

Landlocked Salmon●●●○○

Rainbow Trout●●○○○

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

White Perch●●○○○

Largemouth Bass●○○○○

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Winnisquam Access FacilityPublic
NH Fish and Game ramp and dock listed on the state Public Water Access Advisory Board map.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Winnisquam are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: New Hampshire Fish and Game Department ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Depths reach about 175 feet, so the cold-water species (lake trout, salmon) hold deep in summer.
Smallmouth bass relate to rocky shoreline structure.
Use the NH Fish and Game Winnisquam Access Facility for trailered boats.

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