Belknap County · lake · 6,791 acres
Squam Lake
Stocked 3× on record · NH Fish and Game
Squam Lake is a lake in Belknap County, New Hampshire, stocked with Landlocked Salmon and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 13, 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
Drizzle
76°
62°
12 mph
23%
Fri
Overcast
80°
60°
7 mph
10%
Sat
Overcast
86°
63°
4 mph
13%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 13 | Rainbow Trout | 1,300 | 3.02/lb | |
| May 13 | Rainbow Trout | 2,617 | 2.99/lb | |
| May 1 | Landlocked Salmon | 3,911 | 7.11/lb | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All New Hampshire waters with landlocked salmon → · All New Hampshire waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Smith Brook2.5 mi
- Eastman Brook2.7 mi
- Intervale Pond2.7 mi
- Kusumpe Pond2.9 mi
- White Oak Pond3.0 mi
- Wakondah Pond2.9 mi
- Barville Pond3.9 mi
- Hawkins Pond4.6 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.
Squam Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Squam Lake?+
Squam Lake is stocked with Landlocked Salmon and Rainbow Trout in Belknap County, New Hampshire, most recently on May 13, 2026 by NH Fish and Game. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Squam Lake?+
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 Squam Lake?+
Squam Lake 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 May 13, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.