Guide To Fishing At Paugus Bay

AKA: Paugus Lake

A virtual vacation paradise with all the home-town services, Paugus Bay is a 1,200-acre lake in the central part of the state, at Laconia. The lake has a nice variety of fish species, nearly 10 miles of shoreline.

This lake offers most everything you might want or need for recreational boating, camping and fishing. The most sought after species here are rainbow trout, lake trout and landlocked salmon. Healthy populations of bass, crappie, perch and pickerel also swim in these waters. Various options for boat launching and marina services are available at Paugus Bay Marina, Lakeport Landing, Thurston's Marina, Winni Marine and Paugus Bay Campground.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, rainbow trout, lake trout, bluegill, rock bass, white perch, Atlantic salmon and chain pickerel at Paugus Bay in New Hampshire.

Primary fish species residing in Paugus Bay

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Paugus Bay Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Anchor Marine
Rentals: Pontoon boats
603 366-4311

Winni Marine
Rentals: Pontoon boats
603 524-8380

Marinas

Lakeport Landing Marina
65 Gold Street
Laconia, NH 03246
603 524-3755

Paugus Bay Marina
41 Sheridan Street
Laconia NH 03246
603 524-1233

Click here for a New Hampshire Fishing License.

Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

Paugus Bay Campground - 603 366-4757

Singing Cove RV Park - 603 366-4656

Paugus Bay NH Map - Fishing & Camping Areas

Lake Video

Contact Information

Paugus Bay
Thurston's Marina
18 Endicott St N
Laconia, NH 03246
603 366-4811

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