Smallmouth Bass is recorded in 10 of the 12 spots within 75 minutes of Keene. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Smallmouth Bass peaks around Keene in May, June, July, and August. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Smallmouth Bass near Keene
1. Spofford Lake
Spofford Lake is a 16-minute drive from downtown Keene. Surveyed depths reach 60 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, and Smallmouth Bass.
2. Nubanusit Lake
Nubanusit Lake is a 28-minute drive from downtown Keene. Launch at Nubanusit Lake Boat Launch, the public ramp on Nubanusit Lake closest to downtown (≈ 12.5 mi). Public access on Nubanusit Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 90 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Smallmouth Bass.
3. Silver Lake
Silver Lake is a 20-minute drive from downtown Keene. Launch at Boat Landing, the public ramp on Silver Lake closest to downtown (≈ 7.4 mi). Public access on Silver Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 90 ft. Recorded here: Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and Atlantic Salmon.
4. Sunapee Lake
Sunapee Lake is a 62-minute drive from downtown Keene. Launch at Newbury Station Marina, the public ramp on Sunapee Lake closest to downtown (≈ 29.4 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.
5. Contoocook Lake
Contoocook Lake is a 31-minute drive from downtown Keene. Launch at Town Landing, the public ramp on Contoocook Lake closest to downtown (≈ 16.3 mi). Public access on Contoocook Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 20 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and Brown Trout.
6. Surry Mountain Lake
Surry Mountain Lake is a 11-minute drive from downtown Keene. Launch at Surry Mountain Recreation Area, the public ramp on Surry Mountain Lake closest to downtown (≈ 5.3 mi). Public access on Surry Mountain Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 10 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout.
