Belknap County · reservoir · 4,214 acres
Lake Winnisquam
Stocked 5× on record · NH Fish and Game
Lake Winnisquam is a reservoir in Belknap County, New Hampshire, stocked with Landlocked Salmon and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 5, 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
75°
63°
9 mph
38%
Fri
Overcast
80°
60°
6 mph
7%
Sat
Overcast
87°
63°
7 mph
3%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 5 | Landlocked Salmon | 1,485 | 7.82/lb | |
| May 5 | Landlocked Salmon | 1,485 | 7.82/lb | |
| May 4 | Landlocked Salmon | 300 | 0.17/lb | |
| Apr 29 | Rainbow Trout | 5,550 | 2.08/lb | |
| Apr 28 | Landlocked Salmon | 300 | 0.17/lb | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All New Hampshire waters with landlocked salmon → · All New Hampshire waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Chapman Brook1.9 mi
- Perley Pond1.5 mi
- Durkee Brook1.9 mi
- Opechee Bay Reservoir2.0 mi
- Opechee Bay2.0 mi
- Hunkins Pond3.3 mi
- Swamp Pond4.1 mi
- Pickerel Pond4.4 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 Winnisquam fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Winnisquam?+
Lake Winnisquam is stocked with Landlocked Salmon and Rainbow Trout in Belknap County, New Hampshire, most recently on May 5, 2026 by NH Fish and Game. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Winnisquam get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2026, stocking at Lake Winnisquam peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Winnisquam?+
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 Winnisquam?+
Lake Winnisquam is a reservoir in Belknap County, New Hampshire. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NH Fish and Game · updated May 5, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.