Lebanon anglers can reach 15 of the waters in our guide in 75 minutes or less by car — 10 reservoirs and 5 lakes. Our records list no fewer than 23 species of fish for them.
The shortest drive: Mascoma Lake, 8 min
The closest water to Lebanon is Mascoma Lake, a reservoir, 8 min (4.6 mi) away by road. The drive time is measured to the ramp: Boat Facility (near dam).
Also within a short drive:
- Eastman Pond (lake) — 19 min (12.3 mi)
- Crystal Lake (reservoir) — 22 min (11.2 mi)
- Sunapee Lake — 24 min (20.3 mi)
Where to start: Sunapee Lake
These 3 waters lead our list for Lebanon, ranked by distance, depth data, fish records and access:
- Sunapee Lake: 4,160 acres, 8 fish species on record, max depth 100 ft (surveyed), 13 ramps and 4,013 fish stocked.
- Mascoma Lake (reservoir): 1,146 acres, 7 fish species on record, max depth 70 ft (surveyed), 3 ramps and 3,679 fish stocked.
- Lake Morey: 553 acres, 12 fish species on record, max depth 42.3 ft (surveyed) and 1 ramp.
Deepest nearby: Newfound Lake, 180 ft
The deepest water in this guide is Newfound Lake: 180 ft at its deepest point (surveyed). It is followed by Sunapee Lake (100 ft), Pleasant Lake (90 ft) and Mascoma Lake (70 ft). Maximum depths are known for all 15 waters.
29 boat ramps within reach
The waters within reach of Lebanon have 29 boat ramps and 12 shore-fishing spots. The boat ramp closest to the city center is Boat Facility (near dam) on Mascoma Lake, about 3.5 mi in a straight line.
23 fish species around Lebanon
The most widespread fish is Smallmouth Bass, recorded in 14 of the 15 waters. It is followed by Largemouth Bass (11), Rainbow Trout (9), Atlantic Salmon (7) and Rock Bass (6).
For each of these 5 fish the closest water is the same: Mascoma Lake, 8 min (4.6 mi).
10 stocked waters near Lebanon
Stocking records cover 10 of these waters; the largest totals are Newfound Lake (6,450 fish), Pleasant Lake (4,420 fish) and Sunapee Lake (4,013 fish).
8 campgrounds near the water
8 campgrounds sit by the waters around Lebanon. The closest are Mascoma Lake Campground (3.7 mi, by Mascoma Lake), Camp Lochearn (16 mi, by Lake Fairlee) and Ohana Family Camp (16.3 mi, by Lake Fairlee).
