Freshwater fishing near Concord

10 freshwater spots within 75 minutes of Concord, each with a full TripsQuick page.

The closest by road is Massabesic Lake, 24 minutes away.

Reservoirs 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.

124 min · 19.1 mi

Reservoir

Massabesic Lake

Rockingham

Candia Road Boat Launch9

max 50 ft · surveyed

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2. 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.

427 min · 22.6 mi

Reservoir

Lake Winnisquam

Belknap

Winnisquam Access Facility4

max 140 ft · surveyed

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3. 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.

534 min · 26.9 mi

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Opechee Bay Reservoir

Belknap

Messer Street Boat Ramp3

max 50 ft · surveyed

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4. 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.

638 min · 22.7 mi

Reservoir

Bow Lake

Strafford

Bow Lake Boat Ramp4

max 65 ft · surveyed

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5. Pleasant Lake

Pleasant Lake is a 25-minute drive from downtown Concord. Launch at Pleasant Lake Boat Launch, the public ramp on Pleasant Lake closest to downtown (≈ 13.5 mi). Public access on Pleasant Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 60 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and Brown Trout.

725 min · 16.3 mi

Reservoir

Pleasant Lake

Rockingham

Pleasant Lake Boat Launch4

max 60 ft · surveyed

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6. Weare Reservoir

Weare Reservoir is a 27-minute drive from downtown Concord. Launch at Chase Park Town Beach, the public ramp on Weare Reservoir closest to downtown (≈ 13.9 mi). Public access on Weare Reservoir: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 30 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Green Sunfish, Smallmouth Bass, and Brown Trout.

927 min · 15.6 mi

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Weare Reservoir

Hillsborough

Chase Park Town Beach4

max 30 ft · surveyed

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7. Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake is a 37-minute drive from downtown Concord. Launch at Boat Access Facility, the public ramp on Crystal Lake closest to downtown (≈ 19.4 mi). Public access on Crystal Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 50 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Rainbow Trout.

1037 min · 22.9 mi

Reservoir

Crystal Lake

Belknap

Boat Access Facility3

max 50 ft · surveyed

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Lakes near Concord

8. 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.

248 min · 28.7 mi

Lake

Lake Winnipesaukee

Carroll

Downing's Landing10

max 180 ft · surveyed

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9. 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.

345 min · 31.3 mi

Lake

Sunapee Lake

Sullivan

Newbury Station Marina8

max 100 ft · surveyed

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10. Webster Lake

Webster Lake is a 34-minute drive from downtown Concord. Launch at Lagace Beach, the public ramp on Webster Lake closest to downtown (≈ 18.8 mi). Public access on Webster Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 43 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout.