Keene anglers can reach 12 of the waters in our guide in 75 minutes or less by car — 8 reservoirs and 4 lakes. Together they hold records of 16 fish species.

Surry Mountain Lake is 11 minutes from Keene

Surry Mountain Lake (reservoir) is the shortest drive from Keene: 11 min (6.1 mi). The drive time is measured to the ramp: Surry Mountain Recreation Area.

Also within a short drive:

3 waters at the top of the Keene list

Our ranking for Keene weighs the drive, the depth map, the fish on record and the ramps; it puts these 3 first:

  • Spofford Lake (reservoir): 734 acres, 6 fish species on record, max depth 60 ft (surveyed), 5 ramps and 1,000 fish stocked.
  • Nubanusit Lake (reservoir): 720 acres, 5 fish species on record, max depth 90 ft (surveyed), 1 ramp and 2,569 fish stocked.
  • Silver Lake: 335 acres, 3 fish species on record, max depth 90 ft (surveyed), 2 ramps and 2,646 fish stocked.

Sunapee Lake goes down to 100 ft

Sunapee Lake has the greatest depth on our map near here, 100 ft (surveyed). Other deep spots are Nubanusit Lake (90 ft), Silver Lake (90 ft) and Spofford Lake (60 ft). Maximum depths are known for all 12 waters.

What bites near Keene: Largemouth Bass first

Largemouth Bass turns up in more of these waters than any other fish: 10 of 12. It is followed by Smallmouth Bass (10), Rainbow Trout (7), Brown Trout (4) and Bluegill (3).

Where to find them closest to town:

  • Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout: Surry Mountain Lake, 11 min (6.1 mi)
  • Bluegill: Spofford Lake, 16 min (9.6 mi)

Stocking records around Keene

Stocking records name 6 of these waters — the most fish at Sunapee Lake (4,013 fish), Silver Lake (2,646 fish) and Nubanusit Lake (2,569 fish).

Launching near Keene: 20 ramps

Around Keene you will find 20 boat ramps and 11 shore-fishing spots on the waters in this guide. The boat ramp closest to the city center is Surry Mountain Recreation Area on Surry Mountain Lake, about 5.3 mi in a straight line.

Camping within reach of Keene

You can camp next to the water: 6 campgrounds are within reach of Keene. Nearest to the city: Surry Mountain Lake Campground (5.1 mi, by Surry Mountain Lake), Surry Mountain Lake Beach (5.2 mi, by Surry Mountain Lake) and Woodmere Campground (16.7 mi, by Contoocook Lake).