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
Winnisquam Lake
Belknap County, New Hampshire · 4,210 acres (6.6 sq mi)
40°F water, calm this morning.
About Winnisquam Lake
In Belknap County, New Hampshire, Winnisquam Lake covers 4,210 acres; it is a natural lake. It sits on the Winnipesaukee River. Lake Winnisquam is part of the Winnipesaukee River chain of lakes and offers both warmwater bass and coldwater trout fishing.
It stretches about 9.1 miles end to end with roughly 25 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 480 ft above sea level. It reaches about 155 ft at its deepest. Laconia sits right on the water.
- Size
- 4,210 acres (6.6 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 155 ft
- Shoreline
- About 25 miles
- End to end
- About 9.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 480 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- River
- Winnipesaukee River
- County
- Belknap County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 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 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Winnisquam Lake
Anglers come to Winnisquam Lake for trout, lake trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, catfish, yellow perch, northern pike, walleye, crappie and bluegill and sunfish. At 40°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
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 6:37 am · sunset 4:22 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Winnisquam Lake
- Laconiaon the shore
- Sanborntonabout 2.3 mi southwest
- Belmontabout 2.9 mi south
- Tiltonabout 3.7 mi southwest
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Questions about Winnisquam Lake
What fish are in Winnisquam Lake?
Winnisquam Lake holds trout, lake trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, catfish, yellow perch, northern pike, walleye, crappie and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Winnisquam Lake?
About 155 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Winnisquam Lake?
4,210 acres, with about 25 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Winnisquam Lake?
Laconia is on the shore; Sanbornton is about 2.3 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Winnisquam Lake today?
The surface was about 40°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Winnisquam Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
