Fishing in the Lakes Region & Lake Winnipesaukee
Explore fishing in the Lakes Region & Lake Winnipesaukee of New Hampshire. Lake Winnipesaukee, Squam Lake, Winnisquam La
Lake Winnipesaukee is New Hampshire's largest lake at 44,586 acres with 258 islands and over 200 miles of shoreline, offering world-class lake trout and smallmouth bass fishing with full-service marinas at Weirs Beach, Meredith, Wolfeboro, and Alton Bay.
1. Lake Winnipesaukee (Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Landlocked Salmon, White Perch, Chain Pickerel)
Lake Winnipesaukee, Belknap/Carroll countiesLake Winnipesaukee is New Hampshire's largest lake at 44,586 acres with 258 islands and over 200 miles of shoreline, offering world-class lake trout and smallmouth bass fishing with full-service marinas at Weirs Beach, Meredith, Wolfeboro, and Alton Bay.
- ⚠ This water: Trout/salmon: 2 fish, 15 in minimum (landlocked salmon); rainbow trout 12 in minimum; lake trout 18 in minimum, 2/day; C&R for rainbow Oct 1 - Apr 1.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 per day · Min 15 in (many waters); special waters vary
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
Boat Launch: Winter Harbor Yacht Club →
2. Squam Lake (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, White Perch)
Squam Lake, Grafton CountySquam Lake is a 6,791-acre lake made famous by the film On Golden Pond, offering excellent lake trout and smallmouth bass fishing with protected conservation lands along much of its 69 miles of shoreline.
- ⚠ This water: Landlocked salmon: 15 in minimum, 2/day; rainbow trout 12 in minimum.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
3. Winnisquam Lake (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, White Perch, Chain Pickerel)
Winnisquam Lake, Belknap CountyWinnisquam Lake is a 4,264-acre lake connected to Lake Winnipesaukee via the Winnipesaukee River, offering excellent warmwater and coldwater fishing with multiple public boat launches.
- ⚠ This water: Landlocked salmon: 15 in minimum, 2/day.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
Boat Launch: Winnisquam Marine →
4. Newfound Lake (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Landlocked Salmon, White Perch, Cisco)
Newfound Lake, Grafton CountyNewfound Lake is a 4,451-acre lake renowned for its pristine clarity — one of the cleanest lakes in New England — and excellent lake trout fishing with depths reaching 183 feet.
- ⚠ This water: Landlocked salmon: 15 in minimum, 2/day; rainbow trout 12 in minimum, C&R Oct 1 - Apr 1.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 per day · Min 15 in (many waters); special waters vary
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
5. Lake Sunapee (Lake Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch, Yellow Perch)
Lake Sunapee, Merrimack CountyLake Sunapee is a 4,079-acre lake at the foot of Mount Sunapee offering excellent lake trout and landlocked salmon fishing with a state park and beach.
- ⚠ This water: Landlocked salmon: 15 in minimum, 2/day; lake trout 18 in minimum.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 per day · Min 15 in (many waters); special waters vary
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
Boat Launch: Sunapee Harbor Boat Ramp →
6. Ossipee Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, White Perch)
Ossipee Lake, Carroll CountyOssipee Lake is a 3,084-acre lake offering excellent bass fishing in the eastern Lakes Region with multiple campgrounds and public access.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
Boat Launch: Ossipee Lake Marina →
7. Wentworth Lake (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, White Perch)
Wentworth Lake, Carroll CountyWentworth Lake is a 514-acre lake offering excellent lake trout and smallmouth bass fishing in a quieter setting with good public access.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
Boat Launch: Mast Landing Boat Launch →
8. Lovell Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Chain Pickerel, White Perch)
Lovell Lake, Carroll CountyLovell Lake is a 510-acre lake on the Maine border offering good warmwater and coldwater fishing.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
9. Merrymeeting Lake (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch)
Merrymeeting Lake, Belknap CountyMerrymeeting Lake is a 764-acre deep, cold lake in New Durham offering excellent lake trout fishing with depths exceeding 150 feet.
- ⚠ This water: NH special water: Lake Trout and/or Salmon When trolling to take fish: | 1. Only one artificial bait, one fly, one tandem fly or one bait shall be used per rod; and, | 2. Only one hook with a single hook point shall be used with bait.Ramp
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
Boat Launch: Merrymeeting Marsh Boat Ramp →
10. Waukewan Lake (Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch)
Waukewan Lake, Belknap CountyWaukewan Lake is a 693-acre lake in Meredith serving as the town's water supply, offering good trout and bass fishing with limited public access.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
11. Lake Kanasatka (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch)
Lake Kanasatka, Belknap CountyLake Kanasatka is a 346-acre lake in Moultonborough offering good coldwater fishing.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
12. Lake Wicwas (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Rainbow Trout, White Perch)
Lake Wicwas, Belknap CountyLake Wicwas is a 343-acre lake in Meredith offering good warmwater fishing in a scenic Lakes Region setting.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
Boat Launch: Pickering Park Boat Ramp →
13. Pemigewasset River (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Fallfish)
Pemigewasset River, Grafton/Belknap countiesThe Pemigewasset River flows 65 miles from the White Mountains through the Lakes Region to Franklin, offering excellent trout fishing with numerous public access points.
- ⚠ This water: NH special water: ft. below Eastman Falls Dam to the confluence of Winnipesaukee River No closed season for all species except salmon. Daily limit of 2 trout through the ice
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
14. Big Dan Hole Pond (Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Big Dan Hole Pond, Carroll CountyBig Dan Hole Pond is a 97-acre remote pond in Ossipee offering excellent brook trout fishing with good winter ice fishing opportunities.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
15. Little Dan Hole Pond (Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Little Dan Hole Pond, Carroll CountyLittle Dan Hole Pond is a 48-acre pond adjacent to Big Dan Hole Pond offering good trout fishing in a quiet setting.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
16. Suncook Lakes (Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch)
Suncook Lakes, Belknap CountyThe Suncook Lakes in Barnstead offer good trout fishing in a chain of small lakes with public access.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
17. Shellcamp Pond (Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, Yellow Perch)
Shellcamp Pond, Belknap CountyShellcamp Pond in Gilmanton offers good warmwater fishing for bass and panfish in a quiet setting.
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
18. Baxter Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Rainbow Trout)
Baxter Lake, Belknap CountyBaxter Lake is a 248-acre lake in Farmington offering good bass and trout fishing with a public boat launch.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
Boat Launch: Baxter Lake Boat Access Ramp →
19. White Oak Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
White Oak Pond, Belknap CountyWhite Oak Pond is a 98-acre pond in Holderness offering good trout fishing.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
20. Little Squam Lake (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, White Perch)
Little Squam Lake, Grafton CountyLittle Squam Lake is a 344-acre lake connected to Squam Lake, offering good fishing with less boat traffic than the main lake.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
21. Moultonborough Bay (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Landlocked Salmon)
Moultonborough Bay, Carroll CountyMoultonborough Bay is the northern arm of Lake Winnipesaukee offering excellent lake trout and salmon fishing in the winter through the ice.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 per day · Min 15 in (many waters); special waters vary
22. Winter Harbor (Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Chain Pickerel)
Winter Harbor, Carroll CountyWinter Harbor is a 1,200-acre bay on the eastern side of Lake Winnipesaukee offering good fishing with protection from prevailing winds.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
23. Alton Bay (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, White Perch)
Alton Bay, Belknap CountyAlton Bay is the southernmost reach of Lake Winnipesaukee offering good fishing and easy public access at the state boat launch.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
24. Meredith Bay (Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Landlocked Salmon)
Meredith Bay, Belknap CountyMeredith Bay on the western side of Lake Winnipesaukee offers excellent fishing with full-service marinas.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 per day · Min 15 in (many waters); special waters vary
Boat Launch: Meredith Marina →
25. Center Harbor (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Landlocked Salmon)
Center Harbor, Belknap CountyCenter Harbor on the north side of Lake Winnipesaukee offers good fishing docks and public boat launch.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 per day · Min 15 in (many waters); special waters vary
26. Wolfeboro Bay (Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Chain Pickerel)
Wolfeboro Bay, Carroll CountyWolfeboro Bay on the eastern shore of Lake Winnipesaukee offers good warmwater and coldwater fishing historic resort town.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
Boat Launch: Back Bay Boat Landing →
27. Tilton River and Winnipesaukee River (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel)
Winnipesaukee River, Belknap CountyThe Winnipesaukee River connects Lake Winnipesaukee to Winnisquam Lake, offering good trout and bass fishing in the connecting waters.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
28. Merrymeeting River (Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Brown Trout)
Merrymeeting River, Belknap CountyThe Merrymeeting River flows from Merrymeeting Lake to Lake Winnipesaukee, offering good trout fishing in a stream setting.
- ⚠ This water: NH special water: bridge at Alton Bay Jan. 1 – June 15 and Oct. 1–31 fly-fishing only, barbless hooks, catch-and-release. June 16 – Sept. 30 combined daily limit for trout and salmon is 2 fish, minimum length 15 inches, minimum length for lake trout 18 inches
Boat Launch: Merrymeeting Marsh Boat Ramp →
29. Smith River (Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Brown Trout)
Smith River, Belknap CountyThe Smith River flows through Bristol offering good trout fishing with public access points along Route 3A.
Boat Launch: Tewksbury Pond Boat Access →
30. Grafton Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel)
Grafton Pond, Grafton CountyGrafton Pond is a 271-acre pond in Grafton offering good trout and bass fishing in a rural setting.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
31. Province Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Rainbow Trout)
Province Lake, Carroll CountyProvince Lake is a 720-acre lake straddling the Maine-New Hampshire border offering good bass fishing.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
32. Crystal Lake (Gilford)
Crystal Lake, Belknap CountyCrystal Lake in Gilford offers good trout and bass fishing in a small lake setting.
33. Halfmoon Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Halfmoon Lake, Belknap CountyHalfmoon Lake in Barnstead offers good trout fishing in a quiet 100-acre lake setting.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
34. Lake Tarleton (Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch)
Lake Tarleton, Grafton CountyLake Tarleton is a 327-acre lake in Piermont offering good trout fishing in the western Lakes Region.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
35. Lake Smith (Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch)
Lake Smith, Grafton CountyLake Smith is a 115-acre lake in Wentworth offering good trout and bass fishing in the western Lakes Region.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
36. Stinson Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel)
Stinson Lake, Grafton CountyStinson Lake is a 456-acre lake in Rumney offering good trout and warmwater fishing with a public beach and boat launch.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
37. Chalk Pond (Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, Yellow Perch)
Chalk Pond, Belknap CountyChalk Pond is a 65-acre pond in Gilmanton offering good warmwater fishing for bass and panfish in a quiet setting.
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
38. Manning Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel)
Manning Lake, Belknap CountyManning Lake is a 144-acre lake in Gilmanton offering good trout fishing with a public boat launch.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
39. Payson Lake (Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, White Perch)
Payson Lake, Grafton CountyPayson Lake is a 72-acre lake in Hebron offering good trout fishing in a quiet lakeside setting.
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
40. Balch Pond (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch, Chain Pickerel, Brook Trout)
Balch Pond, New HampshirePopular fishing lake in the Lakes Region & Lake Winnipesaukee region of New Hampshire.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
Boat Launch: Horn Pond Boat Ramp →
41. Dan Hole Pond (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch, Chain Pickerel, Brook Trout)
Dan Hole Pond, New HampshirePopular fishing lake in the Lakes Region & Lake Winnipesaukee region of New Hampshire.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
42. Great East Lake (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch, Chain Pickerel, Brook Trout)
Great East Lake, New HampshirePopular fishing lake in the Lakes Region & Lake Winnipesaukee region of New Hampshire.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
43. Hopkins Pond (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch, Chain Pickerel, Brook Trout)
Hopkins Pond, New HampshirePopular fishing lake in the Lakes Region & Lake Winnipesaukee region of New Hampshire.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
Boat Launch: Lagace Beach Boat Launch →
44. Horn Pond (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch, Chain Pickerel, Brook Trout)
Horn Pond, New HampshirePopular fishing lake in the Lakes Region & Lake Winnipesaukee region of New Hampshire.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
45. Lake Ivanhoe (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch, Chain Pickerel, Brook Trout)
Lake Ivanhoe, New HampshirePopular fishing lake in the Lakes Region & Lake Winnipesaukee region of New Hampshire.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
46. Lake Waukewan (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch, Chain Pickerel, Brook Trout)
Lake Waukewan, New HampshirePopular fishing lake in the Lakes Region & Lake Winnipesaukee region of New Hampshire.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
47. Lake Wentworth (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch, Chain Pickerel, Brook Trout)
Lake Wentworth, New HampshirePopular fishing lake in the Lakes Region & Lake Winnipesaukee region of New Hampshire.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
Boat Launch: Mast Landing Boat Launch →
48. Lake Winnisquam (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch, Chain Pickerel, Brook Trout)
Lake Winnisquam, New HampshirePopular fishing lake in the Lakes Region & Lake Winnipesaukee region of New Hampshire.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
Boat Launch: Winnisquam Marine →
49. Locke Lake (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch, Chain Pickerel, Brook Trout)
Locke Lake, New HampshirePopular fishing lake in the Lakes Region & Lake Winnipesaukee region of New Hampshire.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
50. Milton Pond (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch, Chain Pickerel, Brook Trout)
Milton Pond, New HampshirePopular fishing lake in the Lakes Region & Lake Winnipesaukee region of New Hampshire.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
Boat Launch: Milton Town Beach Ramp →
51. Mirror Lake (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch, Chain Pickerel, Brook Trout)
Mirror Lake, New HampshirePopular fishing lake in the Lakes Region & Lake Winnipesaukee region of New Hampshire.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
Boat Launch: Town Boat Launch →
52. Northeast Pond (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch, Chain Pickerel, Brook Trout)
Northeast Pond, New HampshirePopular fishing lake in the Lakes Region & Lake Winnipesaukee region of New Hampshire.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
53. Pemigewasset Lake (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch, Chain Pickerel, Brook Trout)
Pemigewasset Lake, New HampshirePopular fishing lake in the Lakes Region & Lake Winnipesaukee region of New Hampshire.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
Boat Launch: Pickering Park Boat Ramp →
54. Penacook Lake (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch, Chain Pickerel, Brook Trout)
Penacook Lake, New HampshirePopular fishing lake in the Lakes Region & Lake Winnipesaukee region of New Hampshire.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
Boat Launch: Penacook Street Boat Ramp →
55. Pine River Pond (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Fallfish)
Pine River Pond, New HampshirePopular fishing lake in the Lakes Region & Lake Winnipesaukee region of New Hampshire.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
56. Sunrise Lake (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch, Chain Pickerel, Brook Trout)
Sunrise Lake, New HampshirePopular fishing lake in the Lakes Region & Lake Winnipesaukee region of New Hampshire.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
Boat Launch: Milton Town Beach Ramp →
57. Sunset Lake (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch, Chain Pickerel, Brook Trout)
Sunset Lake, New HampshirePopular fishing lake in the Lakes Region & Lake Winnipesaukee region of New Hampshire.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
58. Webster Lake (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch, Chain Pickerel, Brook Trout)
Webster Lake, New HampshirePopular fishing lake in the Lakes Region & Lake Winnipesaukee region of New Hampshire.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · No minimum (some waters 12 in)
- Panfish (bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, white perch, horned pout) · Limit: No limit (some waters 25)
- Chain pickerel · Limit: 5
Fishing Tips for the Lakes Region & Lake Winnipesaukee
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid state fishing licence — check your state's wildlife agency site.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in New Hampshire; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Lakes Region & Lake Winnipesaukee waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
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