Winnipesaukee River
This short lake-chain river links Lake Winnipesaukee through Opechee Bay, Laconia, Lake Winnisquam and Silver Lake, then drops through Tilton and Northfield to Franklin.
Weather at the Winnipesaukee River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 10.5 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Lake Winnipesaukee at Paugus Bay, Lakeport, Laconia, New Hampshire |
| Mouth | Joins the Pemigewasset at Franklin to form the Merrimack |
| State | New Hampshire |
Dams control the outlets of Lake Winnipesaukee and Lake Winnisquam, with others in Laconia and Franklin.
Boat ramps and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Winnipesaukee River in New Hampshire, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.
- Messer Street Boat Ramp Nearest bait shop: Gungewam Outfitters, 21.2 mi
- Boat ramp (43.499, -71.519) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Gungewam Outfitters, 18.5 mi
- Boat ramp (43.554, -71.475) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Gungewam Outfitters, 21.1 mi
- Boat ramp (43.450, -71.561) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Gungewam Outfitters, 16.5 mi
- Boat ramp (43.552, -71.463) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Gungewam Outfitters, 21.7 mi
- Boat ramp (43.524, -71.477) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Gungewam Outfitters, 20.7 mi
- Boat ramp (43.440, -71.652) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Gungewam Outfitters, 12.2 mi
Closest bait shops
Blue squares on the map. Tap a name to open the shop's website, or its location in Google Maps if it has none listed. Bait and tackle shops closest to the river's ramps, from OpenStreetMap. Call ahead for hours and live bait.
- Gungewam Outfitters 1388 US Route 4, Danbury +1-603-768-7071
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- New Hampshire: New Hampshire Fish and Game Department ↗
Lakes on or near the Winnipesaukee River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Winnipesaukee River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey