Largemouth Bass is recorded in 6 of the 8 spots within 75 minutes of Brattleboro. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Largemouth Bass peaks around Brattleboro in February, March, August, and September. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Largemouth Bass near Brattleboro
1. Spofford Lake
Spofford Lake is a 16-minute drive from downtown Brattleboro. Surveyed depths reach 60 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, and Smallmouth Bass.
2. Nubanusit Lake
Nubanusit Lake is a 54-minute drive from downtown Brattleboro. Launch at Nubanusit Lake Boat Launch, the public ramp on Nubanusit Lake closest to downtown (≈ 27.7 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. Surry Mountain Lake
Surry Mountain Lake is a 37-minute drive from downtown Brattleboro. Launch at Surry Mountain Recreation Area, the public ramp on Surry Mountain Lake closest to downtown (≈ 16.1 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.
4. Highland Lake
Highland Lake is a 52-minute drive from downtown Brattleboro. Launch at Highland Lake, the public ramp on Highland Lake closest to downtown (≈ 29.8 mi). Public access on Highland Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 25 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, White Perch, and Smallmouth Bass.
5. Contoocook Lake
Contoocook Lake is a 61-minute drive from downtown Brattleboro. Launch at Town Landing, the public ramp on Contoocook Lake closest to downtown (≈ 27.2 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. Lake Monomonac
Lake Monomonac is a 62-minute drive from downtown Brattleboro. Surveyed depths reach 25 ft. Recorded here: Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, and Black Crappie.
