The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Connecticut River Reservoir
Cheshire County, New Hampshire · about 1,160 acres (1.8 sq mi)
43°F water, calm this morning.
About Connecticut River Reservoir
Connecticut River Reservoir is a lake in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, covering about 1,160 acres.
It stretches about 3.1 miles end to end with roughly 10.4 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 220 ft above sea level. Hinsdale sits right on the water.
- Size
- About 1,160 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.4 miles
- End to end
- About 3.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 220 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 6 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
Lakes like Connecticut River Reservoir in New Hampshire usually hold largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and trout. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 43°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:39 am · sunset 4:28 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Connecticut River Reservoir
- Hinsdaleon the shore
- White River Junction VA Medical Centerabout 2 mi northwest
- Brattleboroabout 3 mi northwest
- West Brattleboroabout 4.5 mi northwest
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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 1,160 acres, with about 10.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Connecticut River Reservoir?
Hinsdale is on the shore; White River Junction VA Medical Center is about 2 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Connecticut River Reservoir today?
The surface was about 43°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Connecticut River Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
