Brattleboro anglers can reach 8 of the waters in our guide in 75 minutes or less by car — 6 reservoirs and 2 lakes. Our records list no fewer than 10 species of fish for them.

The shortest drive: Spofford Lake, 16 min

Spofford Lake (reservoir) is the shortest drive from Brattleboro: 16 min (8.5 mi). The drive time is measured to the shore access point: Pierce Island.

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3 waters at the top of the Brattleboro list

These 3 waters lead our list for Brattleboro, ranked by distance, depth data, fish records and access:

  • 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.

Smallmouth Bass and 10 more species on record

Smallmouth Bass turns up in more of these waters than any other fish: 7 of 8. Next come Largemouth Bass (6), Rainbow Trout (5), Bluegill (3) and Brown Trout (3).

The nearest water for each of the leading species:

  • Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout and Bluegill: Spofford Lake, 16 min (8.5 mi)
  • Brown Trout: Surry Mountain Lake, 37 min (21.6 mi)

Nubanusit Lake goes down to 90 ft

The deepest water in this guide is Nubanusit Lake: 90 ft at its deepest point (surveyed). Other deep spots are Silver Lake (90 ft), Spofford Lake (60 ft) and Franklin Pierce Lake (30 ft). Maximum depths are known for all 8 waters.

3 stocked waters near Brattleboro

3 waters here have stocked fish on record, led by Silver Lake (2,646 fish), Nubanusit Lake (2,569 fish) and Spofford Lake (1,000 fish).

7 boat ramps within reach

Public access near Brattleboro adds up to 7 boat ramps and 6 shore-fishing spots. Nearest to the center for launching: Surry Mountain Recreation Area on Surry Mountain Lake, roughly 16.1 mi as the crow flies.

Camping within reach of Brattleboro

You can camp next to the water: 5 campgrounds are within reach of Brattleboro. The closest are Surry Mountain Lake Beach (15.8 mi, by Surry Mountain Lake), Surry Mountain Lake Campground (16.2 mi, by Surry Mountain Lake) and Woodmere Campground (27.5 mi, by Contoocook Lake).