Freshwater fishing near Manchester

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

The closest by road is Massabesic Lake, 7 minutes away.

Reservoirs 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.

17 min · 4 mi

Reservoir

Massabesic Lake

Rockingham

Candia Road Boat Launch9

max 50 ft · surveyed

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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.

223 min · 18.4 mi

Reservoir

Canobie Lake

Rockingham

max 40 ft · surveyed

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3. 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.

534 min · 19.2 mi

Reservoir

Big Island Pond

Rockingham

BIPC Ramp6

max 70 ft · surveyed

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4. 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.

646 min · 39.3 mi

Reservoir

Lake Winnisquam

Belknap

max 140 ft · surveyed

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5. Bow Lake

Bow Lake is a 47-minute drive from downtown Manchester. Launch at Bow Lake Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Bow Lake closest to downtown (≈ 22.7 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.

847 min · 27.5 mi

Reservoir

Bow Lake

Strafford

Bow Lake Boat Ramp4

max 65 ft · surveyed

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6. Pawtuckaway Pond

Pawtuckaway Pond is a 34-minute drive from downtown Manchester. Launch at Pawtuckaway Lake Boat Access, the public ramp on Pawtuckaway Pond closest to downtown (≈ 17.4 mi). Public access on Pawtuckaway Pond: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 45 ft. Recorded here: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Black Crappie.

934 min · 21.6 mi

Reservoir

Pawtuckaway Pond

Rockingham

Pawtuckaway Lake Boat Access3

max 45 ft · surveyed

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7. Weare Reservoir

Weare Reservoir is a 38-minute drive from downtown Manchester. Launch at Chase Park Town Beach, the public ramp on Weare Reservoir closest to downtown (≈ 18.2 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.

1038 min · 21.2 mi

Reservoir

Weare Reservoir

Hillsborough

Chase Park Town Beach4

max 30 ft · surveyed

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Lakes near Manchester

8. 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.

363 min · 40.8 mi

Lake

Lake Winnipesaukee

Carroll

Downing's Landing10

max 180 ft · surveyed

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9. 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.

459 min · 45.2 mi

Lake

Sunapee Lake

Sullivan

Newbury Station Marina8

max 100 ft · surveyed

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10. Cobbetts Pond

Cobbetts Pond is a 27-minute drive from downtown Manchester. Launch at Town Beach, the public ramp on Cobbetts Pond closest to downtown (≈ 16.5 mi). Public access on Cobbetts Pond: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 50 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Goldfish, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye.