A Hidden Treasure

Ossipee Lake

Ossipee Lake is a 3,093-acre gem in the heart of the Ossipee Mountains — quieter and more affordable than Winnipesaukee, but with stunning mountain views and excellent boating. The lake's gentle, sand...

3,093 acres
Surface Area
64 feet
Max Depth
Ossipee, Freedom
Towns
Mountain views
Character
About the Lake

Why Ossipee Lake?

Ossipee Lake is a 3,093-acre gem in the heart of the Ossipee Mountains — quieter and more affordable than Winnipesaukee, but with stunning mountain views and excellent boating. The lake's gentle, sandy shores and warm water make it a family favorite.

The surrounding area offers hiking trails, the White Mountains to the north, and the charming town centers of Ossipee and Freedom. It's also close to Conway and North Conway for outlet shopping and mountain adventures.

Yankee Pedlar is expanding into the Ossipee Lake area. Contact us for rental availability or to discuss listing your waterfront property.

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Fishing

Fishing on Ossipee Lake

Two-tier: stocked coldwater salmon + warmwater bass · Open water: April–October. Ice fishing: December–March. Salmon season opens April 1.

Coldwater Species

Landlocked SalmonStockedStocked annually by NH F&G

Warmwater Species

Smallmouth BassExcellent fishery — sandy humps & rock piles
Largemouth Bass
White Perch
Yellow Perch
Pickerel
Hornpout

Access & Regulations

Public boat launch at Route 25 access. Additional access from Ossipee town ramp.

NH Fish & Game Regulations

Local Tips

Spring salmon trolling near Broad Bay and deep channels
Smallmouth bass on sandy humps and boulder fields — mid-lake structure
Warm, shallow lake heats up fast — early mornings and evenings best in July–August
Ice fishing popular for perch and pickerel
Bird Watching

Birding on Ossipee Lake

Common Loon
Common Loon
summer
Bald Eagle
Bald Eagle
year-round
Occasional sightings — nesting nearby
Osprey
Osprey
summer
Great Blue Heron
Great Blue Heron
summer
Belted Kingfisher
Belted Kingfisher
summer
Common Merganser
Common Merganser
year-round
Wood Duck
Wood Duck
summer
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
year-round
Broad-winged Hawk
Broad-winged Hawk
summer
Kettles during fall migration

Best Birding Spots

Shallow coves on the northern shore (wading birds)
Berry Bay area (ducks, herons)
Ossipee Mountains ridgeline (raptor migration in September)
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