Rainbow Trout is recorded in 27 of the 35 spots within 75 minutes of Concord. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Rainbow Trout peaks around Concord in January, February, March, November, and December. In November the calendar puts it at “Peak”.
Where to catch Rainbow Trout near Concord
1. Massabesic Lake
Massabesic Lake is a 24-minute drive from downtown Concord. Launch at Candia Road Boat Launch, the public ramp on Massabesic Lake closest to downtown (≈ 15.8 mi). Public access on Massabesic Lake: 5 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 50 ft. Recorded here: Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass.
2. Lake Winnipesaukee
Lake Winnipesaukee is a 48-minute drive from downtown Concord. Launch at Downing's Landing, the public ramp on Lake Winnipesaukee closest to downtown (≈ 23.8 mi). Public access on Lake Winnipesaukee: 18 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 180 ft. Recorded here: Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Bluegill.
3. Sunapee Lake
Sunapee Lake is a 45-minute drive from downtown Concord. Launch at Newbury Station Marina, the public ramp on Sunapee Lake closest to downtown (≈ 26.5 mi). Public access on Sunapee Lake: 9 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 100 ft. Recorded here: Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass, White Perch, and Largemouth Bass.
4. Lake Winnisquam
Lake Winnisquam is a 27-minute drive from downtown Concord. Launch at Winnisquam Access Facility, the public ramp on Lake Winnisquam closest to downtown (≈ 22.1 mi). Public access on Lake Winnisquam: 4 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 140 ft. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Rock Bass, and Atlantic Salmon.
5. Opechee Bay Reservoir
Opechee Bay Reservoir is a 34-minute drive from downtown Concord. Launch at Messer Street Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Opechee Bay Reservoir closest to downtown (≈ 23 mi). Public access on Opechee Bay Reservoir: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 50 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Rainbow Trout.
6. Bow Lake
Bow Lake is a 38-minute drive from downtown Concord. Launch at Bow Lake Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Bow Lake closest to downtown (≈ 19.4 mi). Public access on Bow Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 65 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout.
