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Ossipee Lake

, New Hampshire

Ossipee Lake in Ossipee, Freedom and Effingham covers about 3,249 acres with a maximum depth of about 61 feet. NH Fish and Game lists landlocked salmon, smallmouth bass and white perch.

N2 mi
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Surface area3,249 acres
Max depth61 ft
Shoreline—
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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

Landlocked Salmon●●○○○

White Perch●●○○○

Largemouth Bass●○○○○

Lake Trout●○○○○

Rainbow Trout●○○○○

Brown Trout●○○○○

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Pine River Docks & LaunchPublic
    State (NH Fish and Game) launch listed on the Public Water Access Advisory Board map.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Ossipee Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: New Hampshire Fish and Game Department ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • Maximum depth is about 61 feet, so cold-water fish are limited to the deeper basins.
  • Smallmouth bass and white perch are the main warmwater targets.
  • Launch at the state Pine River Docks & Launch.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.