The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Connecticut River Reservoir
Cheshire County, New Hampshire · about 840 acres (1.3 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Connecticut River Reservoir
Connecticut River Reservoir spreads over about 840 acres in Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
From end to end it runs about 4.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 11.2 miles. The water sits about 290 ft above sea level. Bellows Falls sits right on the water.
- Size
- About 840 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.2 miles
- End to end
- About 4.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 290 ft
- County
- Cheshire County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in New Hampshire, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and trout are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Smallmouth bass
- Yellow perch
- Trout
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:40 am · sunset 4:27 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Connecticut River Reservoir
- Bellows Fallson the shore
- Rockinghamabout 1.9 mi northwest
- Charlestownabout 2.6 mi north
- Alsteadabout 4.4 mi east
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Questions about Connecticut River Reservoir
What fish are in Connecticut River Reservoir?
Lakes like Connecticut River Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Connecticut River Reservoir?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Connecticut River Reservoir?
About 840 acres, with about 11.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Connecticut River Reservoir?
Bellows Falls is on the shore; Rockingham is about 1.9 miles northwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Connecticut River Reservoir?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Connecticut River Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
