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 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Conway Lake
Carroll County, New Hampshire · 1,320 acres (2.1 sq mi)
42°F water, calm this morning.
About Conway Lake
Conway Lake is a natural lake raised by a dam in Carroll County, New Hampshire, covering 1,320 acres. Conway Lake in the Mount Washington Valley is known for its smallmouth bass and landlocked salmon fishing.
It stretches about 3.7 miles end to end with roughly 10.7 miles of shoreline. At about 430 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The deepest water is about 45 ft, with an average depth near 15 ft. The nearest town, Conway, is about 2.4 miles northwest.
- Size
- 1,320 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 45 ft (average 15 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 10.7 miles
- End to end
- About 3.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 430 ft
- Type
- Natural lake raised by a dam
- County
- Carroll County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 2:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Conway Lake
The fish here: catfish, largemouth bass, trout and smallmouth bass. At 42°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
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
5 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 6:36 am · sunset 4:19 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Conway Lake
- Conwayabout 2.4 mi northwest
- Fryeburgabout 4.2 mi northeast
- Madisonabout 4.9 mi southwest
- North Conwayabout 5.9 mi northwest
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Questions about Conway Lake
What fish are in Conway Lake?
Conway Lake holds catfish, largemouth bass, trout and smallmouth bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Conway Lake?
About 45 ft at the deepest point, about 15 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Conway Lake?
1,320 acres, with about 10.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Conway Lake?
Conway is about 2.4 miles northwest; Fryeburg is about 4.2 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Conway Lake today?
The surface was about 42°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Conway Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
