Located in southern New Hampshire and within the city of Manchester and the town of Auburn, Massabesic Lake covers an area of about 2,560 acres. The name of the lake comes from a Native American language and means “a place of much water.” Swimming and water skiing are not permitted at the lake because it provides drinking water for the city of Manchester.

However, other kinds of water activities are permitted, including fishing, kayaking, and sailing. There are three public launches and facilities for public mooring on the lake: Deerneck launch is used for canoes and kayaks. There are also scenic trails that give visitors lovely views of the lake.

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