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
Massabesic Lake
Rockingham County, New Hampshire · 2,560 acres (4 sq mi)
44°F water, calm this morning.
About Massabesic Lake
Massabesic Lake is a natural lake in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, covering 2,560 acres. Lake Massabesic is Manchester's public drinking-water source, so swimming and water skiing are banned, but fishing is allowed.
It stretches about 4 miles end to end with roughly 24 miles of shoreline. At about 240 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. It reaches about 50 ft at its deepest, with an average depth near 17 ft. Auburn sits right on the water.
- Size
- 2,560 acres (4 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 50 ft (average 17 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 24 miles
- End to end
- About 4 miles
- Elevation
- About 240 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Rockingham County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 2:45 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 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
Lakes like Massabesic Lake 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 44°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 6:35 am · sunset 4:23 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Massabesic Lake
- Auburnon the shore
- South Hooksettabout 2.8 mi northwest
- Manchesterabout 2.9 mi west
- Chesterabout 4.9 mi east
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Questions about Massabesic Lake
What fish are in Massabesic Lake?
Lakes like Massabesic Lake usually hold largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Massabesic Lake?
About 50 ft at the deepest point, about 17 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Massabesic Lake?
2,560 acres, with about 24 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Massabesic Lake?
Auburn is on the shore; South Hooksett is about 2.8 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Massabesic Lake today?
The surface was about 44°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Massabesic Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
