Lake Winnipesaukee in 3-D at today's water level, about 147 ft at the deepest. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 7 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Winnipesaukee today
New Hampshire · 70.2 sq mi · updated
Clear water, 51°F water, calm this morning.
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Surface water temperature, .
Where the fish are today
88% Good chance for lake trout today · 12–54 ft deep
- Water 51°F on top, right in their comfort range.
- Best water today is 12–54 ft deep, mostly on channel edges.
- The lake is layered: warm water down to about 70 ft, cold below.
- Clear water: they bite best at dawn, dusk and on cloudy days.
Best zone: channel edge, about 4% of them, 36–74 ft deep (the fish on the map above).
See the fish in 3-D Every fish, every zone and the heat map: LakeScope PRO.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off · about 15 ft deep today
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
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- 5
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- 7
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7 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.
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:45 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.
What's biting
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
From the water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water level
No fresh view yet.
Clarity and algae
Clear water No algae seen
Last clear view from above: .
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Ice
Open water
Estimate from weather and satellite, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:37 am · sunset 4:21 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
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