With summer hitting its midway point, all you outdoors people will need to find get out on the lake if you haven't already.
Be it for fishing, boating, waterskiing or any other kind of water related recreation, New Hampshire has a multitude of lakes across the state for every occasion. And there's worth a trip.
With over 1,300 lakes and ponds of varying sizes, you have plenty of opportunity to find that one that's just right. But to get you started, here are the five biggest lakes in the Granite State.
Lake Winnipesaukee
Size: 44,400 acres
Depth: 213 feet
Approximately 21 miles long and one to nine miles wide, Lake Winnipesaukee is by far the largest lake in the state, covering approximately 71 miles. Resident fish include salmon, rainbow/brook/lake trout, large and smallmouth bass, pickerel and perch.
Squam Lake
Size: 6,790 acres
Depth: 99 feet
Formed by glaciers about 15,000 years ago, Squam Lake covers an area of about 10.61 miles. In these waters, you'll find landlocked salmon, trout, largemouth and smallmouth bass, pickerel, and yellow perch.
Newfoundland Lake
Size: 4,450 acres
Depth: 183 feet
Newfoundland lake has the reputation of being one the cleanest lakes in the world, if the locals are to be believed, but it's 0 ranking (the best) from New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services lends some credence to it. What is not in doubt is that it holds the title of deepest lake in the state.
Lake Winnisquam
Size: 4,237 acres
Depth: 155 feet
At 10.5 miles long and a maximum width of 1.5 miles, Lake Winnisquam is fairly deep despite its relatively small size. Ahearn State Park can be found on the lake's eastern shore, so a hike and day at the lake can be easily combined.
Lake Sunapee
Size: 4136 acres
Depth: 142 feet
In the language of the Native Americans, the lake's name translates to "wild goose waters," due to the plentiful waterfowl hunting in the fall and the being on the migratory path. The area is popular for recreational use.
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