Smallmouth Bass is recorded in 28 of the 30 spots within 75 minutes of Manchester. 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 Manchester in May, June, July, and August. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Smallmouth Bass near Manchester
1. Massabesic Lake
Massabesic Lake is a 7-minute drive from downtown Manchester. Launch at Candia Road Boat Launch, the public ramp on Massabesic Lake closest to downtown (≈ 3.6 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. Canobie Lake
Canobie Lake is a 23-minute drive from downtown Manchester. Surveyed depths reach 40 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, and Bluegill.
3. Lake Winnipesaukee
Lake Winnipesaukee is a 63-minute drive from downtown Manchester. Launch at Downing's Landing, the public ramp on Lake Winnipesaukee closest to downtown (≈ 34.7 mi). Public access on Lake Winnipesaukee: 18 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 180 ft. Recorded here: Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Bluegill.
4. Sunapee Lake
Sunapee Lake is a 59-minute drive from downtown Manchester. Launch at Newbury Station Marina, the public ramp on Sunapee Lake closest to downtown (≈ 37.1 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. Big Island Pond
Big Island Pond is a 34-minute drive from downtown Manchester. Launch at BIPC Ramp, the public ramp on Big Island Pond closest to downtown (≈ 15.5 mi). Public access on Big Island Pond: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 70 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, and Brown Trout.
6. Lake Winnisquam
Lake Winnisquam is a 46-minute drive from downtown Manchester. Public access on Lake Winnisquam: 4 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 140 ft. Recorded here: Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Rock Bass, and Atlantic Salmon.
