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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

Lake Measley

Belknap County, New Hampshire · about 780 acres (1.2 sq mi)

39°F water, calm this morning.

Water39°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today5 mphNW
Best bite2:45 pmto 4:15 pm

About Lake Measley

In Belknap County, New Hampshire, Lake Measley covers about 780 acres.

From end to end it runs about 1.9 miles with roughly 7.6 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 540 ft above sea level. Meredith is on the shore.

Size
About 780 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 7.6 miles
End to end
About 1.9 miles
Elevation
About 540 ft
County
Belknap County

The lake from above

1 0.5 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Friday Good

  • 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
  • 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph

Saturday Good

  • 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
  • 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 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. With the surface at 39°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.

  • Slow
    Largemouth bass

    Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.

  • Slow
    Smallmouth bass

    Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.

  • Fair
    Yellow perch

    Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.

  • Fair
    Trout

    Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.

From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Back of a cove

    Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 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

39°F

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

Friday 44° / —° 5 mph NW Mostly Cloudy · 5% rain
Saturday 43° / 34° 10 mph NW Partly Sunny · 14% rain
Sunday 44° / 36° 15 mph NW Partly Sunny · 1% rain

Sunrise 6:37 am · sunset 4:22 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Lake Measley

  • Meredithon the shore
  • Center Harborabout 4.2 mi northeast
  • Ashlandabout 4.8 mi northwest
  • Holdernessabout 5.1 mi northwest

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Questions about Lake Measley

What fish are in Lake Measley?

Lakes like Lake Measley usually hold largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.

How deep is Lake Measley?

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 Lake Measley?

About 780 acres, with about 7.6 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Lake Measley?

Meredith is on the shore; Center Harbor is about 4.2 miles northeast.

What is the water temperature at Lake Measley today?

The surface was about 39°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

Lake Measley on your phone

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