Belknap County · lake · 45,654 acres
Lake Winnipesaukee
Stocked 4× on record · NH Fish and Game
Lake Winnipesaukee is a lake in Belknap County, New Hampshire, stocked with Landlocked Salmon and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jun 18, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NH Fish and Game; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
81°
62°
7 mph
10%
Sat
Overcast
87°
63°
5 mph
8%
Sun
Overcast
86°
62°
9 mph
20%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 18 | Landlocked Salmon | 18,000 | 642.86/lb | |
| May 6 | Landlocked Salmon | 3,916 | 3.91/lb | |
| May 4 | Landlocked Salmon | 5,550 | 3.7/lb | |
| Apr 29 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 | 1.64/lb | |
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All New Hampshire waters with landlocked salmon → · All New Hampshire waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- The Basin3.1 mi
- Gunstock River3.9 mistocked May 12, 2026
- Mirror Lake4.0 mi
- Melvin River5.4 mi
- Copps Pond5.5 mistocked May 6, 2026
- Lily Pond5.4 mi
- Round Pond7.3 mi
- Roberts Pond7.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NH regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Lake Winnipesaukee fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Winnipesaukee?+
Lake Winnipesaukee is stocked with Landlocked Salmon and Rainbow Trout in Belknap County, New Hampshire, most recently on Jun 18, 2026 by NH Fish and Game. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Winnipesaukee get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at Lake Winnipesaukee peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Winnipesaukee?+
Yes — New Hampshire requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Lake Winnipesaukee?+
Lake Winnipesaukee is a lake in Belknap County, New Hampshire. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NH Fish and Game · updated Jun 18, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.