Image Name Freshwater and/or saltwater Albacore The section through Laconia ends at Winnisquam Lake, the fourth-largest lake in New Hampshire. He said that alewives were last stocked in Lake Winnisquam in 1990 and, by the end of the decade, the number of fish returning to the Merrimack River had dropped significantly. The best way to target them is to troll from a boat where you can access this deeper water and cover a fair amount of area at the same time. This is when warm water forms a distinct layer over colder, heavier layers of water. Leave several feet under the bobber so the bait can swim freely. Lake Winnipesaukee is filled with a variety of species that can be targeted through the ice during the cold NH winter. Aug, 28, 2013 - Lake Winnisquam. Simply zoom in on Winnisquam Lake and click on a site for more information. The lake is roughly triangular in shape, with the vertexes pointing north, east, and south. There you go. TMO owner/guide Tim Moore has over 40-years of experience fishing the waters of New Hampshire. Winnisquam Lake and Opechee Bay Fish the Lakes Region, where . However, the more abundant rainbow trout are a delightful alternative. Max Depth: 170 feet . 6; Noah cox. Action can be on and off. By August, the “ thermocline ” is well established in the lake. Aug, 28, 2013 - Lake Winnisquam. If you see groups of fish on the surface, particularly in the calm of morning, chances are they’re white perch – Winnisquam has some huge ones! Experience the lake with Nh licensed guides, and boats outfitted with all the best gear to find and catch the big ones! This like is pretty chill. I think you’d be hard pressed to fish the entire shoreline in a single day. The warm water species include small and largemouth bass, pickerel, horned pout, white perch, northern pike, walleye, black crappie, bluegill, and yellow perch. Fish species by lake You can easily find public access sites using the NH Boating and Fishing Public Access Map on Google Earth. New Hampshire fishing licenses can be purchased at local tackle shops and online at Fish & Game: www.FishNH.com, About the author: Andy Mack Jr is a member of the Granite State Ambassadors and grew up on a family apple farm in Londonderry NH. Lake Winnisquam is in Belknap County in the Lakes Region of central New Hampshire, United States, in the communities of Meredith, Laconia, Sanbornton, Belmont, and Tilton.At 4,214 acres (1,705 ha), it is the fourth-largest lake entirely in New Hampshire. There are three attached garages plus two detached garages that provide ample space for cars and farm equipment. Cold water species include brook trout, rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout, landlocked salmon, and whitefish. Every year, about the second weekend of February, is when this major annual event is held. Fish: Salmon, pickerel, lake trout, rainbow trout, smelt, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, white perch, hornpout. Again, the old timers use a jigging rod with a fairly heavy bucktail type lure, baited with a slab of bait fish. Pickerel can also be caught along the shoreline and there are stories (rarely) of northern pike being caught in Winnisquam, too. These excellent panfish cruise the lake in schools. The most popular species caught here are Smallmouth bass , Largemouth bass , and Rock bass 201 catches are logged on Fishbrain. Watch ice anglers on any given day and you will occasionally hear the cry of “Flag!” followed by a mad dash across the ice as they run to see what may be in store at the end of the line. Lake Winnipesaukee Guided Fishing Trips. Lake Winnisquam. The glacial lakes in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region are known for their clear waters and rocky shorelines, which is an excellent habitat for smallmouth bass. These denizens of the deep tend to congregate around “structure”, particularly drop offs and underwater cliffs. The lake depth/contour ("bathymetry") maps linked from this page were created using data provided by the NH Department of Environmental Services. If it goes all the way to the bottom, you’ll see your line suddenly droop. He has the knowledge and knowhow to make your trip a success. Rainbow trout are also stocked in the lake and there are some brook trout, too. Whether you’re looking to battle hard-fighting smallmouth bass or have a leaping silver salmon at the end of your line, you’re sure to have a wonderful time experiencing Winnisquam with a guide! The primary warmwater fisheries are largemouth and smallmouth bass. Narrow down your tackle selection by adjusting season, water clarity, structure and technique. 1. Lake trout populations, especially low density, self‐sustaining populations, have been found to be vulnerable to angling pressure (Towne 1959). Did you know that Lake Winnisquam is one of the top fishing destinations in New Hampshire? Nights can bring you 10 plus pound cusk, deep pools can reward you with lake trout, or a school of white perch, and you can win $10,000 just for catching a big fish. Bennetts Seaweed - Vanvoorstia bennettiana 2. Public Access Sites for Winnisquam Lake: Site Name: Water Street, Laconia, NH Remember to Clean, Drain, & Dry your boat!