Fishing Winnisquam Lake

AKA: Lake Winnisquam

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Winnisquam Lake, NH

Popular Fish Species Winnisquam Lake, NH

Winnisquam Lake Popular Fish - Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Fishing for smallmouth bass is good virtually year round, even when the lake freezes over, ice fishing for smallies here is possible. Winnisquam Lake continues to sustain a robust smallmouth bass population. Many locals enjoy smallmouth fishing, as smallies are tough fighters and very exciting to catch. Use shallow spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, crankbaits, tube baits and jerkbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In winter, spend your time on deeper structure with small worms, jigs and spoons. Largemouth bass also reside here in good numbers. Rock piles and points are prime areas for smallmouth as these areas are also home to crawfish.

Winnisquam Lake Popular Fish - Rainbow Trout

Rainbow Trout Fishing

The ongoing stocking program by the State of New Hampshire Fish and Game has helped to keep a good population of rainbow trout for anglers at Winnisquam Lake. Fish for rainbow trout here with worms, salmon eggs, prepared baits, small spinners, spoons, jerkbaits and small crankbaits in vibrant colors to mimic their preferred prey. While fishing from a boat is preferred, plenty of trout are caught here by anglers fishing from the bank. Additionally, floating or sinking flies, such as nymphs, streamers, or dry flies, are popular choices for fly anglers targeting rainbow trout. Trolling with lures or flies behind a boat, casting near shoreline structures, or still fishing with bait can all yield success. Adjusting lure size, color, and retrieve speed can enhance chances of enticing these colorful and spirited fish. When the lake freezes over, try your luck at ice fishing.

Winnisquam Lake Popular Fish - White Perch

White Perch Fishing

Winnisquam Lake continues to have a very healthy population of tasty white perch, which have been a mainstay in the fishery for decades.Not only are white perch great table fare, they are also basic a food source for many predator fish in the lake as well. Fishing for white perch is simple, their primary diet consists of minnows and other small fish, insects and worms. White perch tend to gather in small groups and hang out on relatively deep structure, near cover and/or drop-offs. Use a small hook and sinker. Bait a small hook with minnows, worms or small jigs using 6 to 10 pound line. They make for an excellent fish fry, are a food source for many of the larger predator fish in the lake, and they are fun to catch in winter when ice fishing.

Winnisquam Lake Fishing Video

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, rainbow trout, lake trout, bluegill, rock bass, white perch, landlocked salmon and chain pickerel at Winnisquam Lake in New Hampshire.

Year-round fishing attracts anglers to Winnisquam Lake in search of the bass, crappie, trout, sunfish, perch, salmon and pickerel residing here. It is a 4,300-acre lake in the east-central part of the state, with almost 30 miles of shoreline.

Ice fishing in winter and conventional fishing during the warmer months both continue to produce great fishing memories and an excellent fish fry. Marinas and boat ramps serve the needs of the boating public, and there are rental boats available at the lake. Several areas around the lake have public access to beaches and sections of the shoreline for fishing from the bank.

Primary fish species residing in Winnisquam Lake

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Winnisquam Lake Amenities

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

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Lake Winnisquam Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Water Street, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Winnisquam Marine Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, at the east end of the US Highway 3 Bridge, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Marinas

Lake Winnisquam Point Marina
75 Winnisquam Avenue
Laconia, NH 03246
603 524-2222