Newfound Lake, which some say is among the cleanest in the world, is 4,106 acres in size and is considered one of the deepest lakes in New Hampshire (168-feet deep at one point, and at another, 183 feet deep.)
If You Didn't Know About These 7 Swimming Holes In New Hampshire, They're A Must Visit
- This popular swimming spot on the Lamprey river is a hit.
- Old Wilton Reservoir, Wilton.
- Humphrey's Ledge, North Conway.
- Falling Waters, Lincoln.
- Horseshoe Falls, Wilton.
- Paradise, Sawyer Brook, Bartlett.
- Sculptured Rocks, Groton.
The Merrimack River, once again, tested clean for E. coli bacteria throughout the testing range, between Manchester and Tyngsborough. None of the 12 sites tested along the river exceeded the level for swimming beaches in New Hampshire. The Souhegan is a much smaller river and reflects any pollution more quickly.
Dave Emerson, of Emerson Aviation, has declared an official "ice-in" on Lake Winnipesaukee. "Ice-in" is declared when the lake's five ports are frozen over. Last year, it was declared on Jan. 14.
Crystal McLain of New Hampshire Marine Patrol. The water temperature is still below 60 degrees in the state's lakes and rivers.
Lake Winnipesaukee: The current water temperature 44.6 °F
At 212 feet deep at it's deepest point, this beautiful lake sees water temperature rise to the 80's at the height of summer. During the spring, temperatures are around 30F which is still pretty cool, but this rises as the seasons change.The numbers on Cow go up to 309, but there are only ~132 houses.
The 1991 movie comedy What About Bob? was set at Lake Winnipesaukee, although the actual filming was done at Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia. The 2006 comedy Click has a flashback depicting Adam Sandler as a kid playing on a beach on Lake Winnipesaukee.
Things to Do near Lake Winnipesaukee
- Wright Museum of WWII. #1 of 15 things to do in Wolfeboro.
- Monkey Trunks. #1 of 11 things to do in Weirs Beach.
- Castle in the Clouds. #1 of 11 things to do in Moultonborough.
- Gunstock Mountain Resort. #1 of 15 things to do in Gilford.
- Mount Major. #1 of 3 things to do in Alton Bay.
- The M/S Mount Washington.
- Funspot.
- Libby Museum.
Fish in Winnipesaukee include salmon, rainbow trout, brook trout, lake trout, small and largemouth bass, pickerel, yellow and white perch, hornpout, cusk, and whitefish. Wild animals in the Lake Winnipesaukee region: Otter, beaver, muskrat, mink, fisher, moose, deer, black bear, coyotes, and bobcats.
How many islands are there on Lake Winnipesaukee?
These are the 15 best lakes in New Hampshire.
- Lake Winnipesaukee; Belknap & Carroll Counties.
- Squam Lake; Grafton, Carroll & Belknap Counties.
- Pawtuckaway Lake; Rockingham County.
- Lake Sunapee; Sullivan & Merrimack Counties.
- Newfound Lake; Grafton County.
- Ossipee Lake; Carroll County.
- Spofford Lake; Cheshire County.
How many miles is it around Lake Winnipesaukee?
