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1. Baxter Lake ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Bow Lake ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Canobie Lake

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4. Conway Lake

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5. Crystal Lake

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6. Eastman Lake

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7. Echo Lake

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8. First Connecticut Lake

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9. Forest Lake

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10. Franklin Pierce Lake

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11. Halfmoon Lake

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12. Lake Kanasatka

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13. Lake Monomonac

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14. Lake Sunapee

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15. Lake Waukewan

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16. Lake Wentworth

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17. Lake Wicwas

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18. Lake Winnipesaukee

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19. Laurel Lake

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20. Lovell Lake

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21. Merrymeeting Lake

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22. Ossipee Lake

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23. Shellcamp Pond

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24. Swanzey Lake

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25. Winnisquam Lake

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Summary & FAQ Baxter Lake Bow Lake Canobie Lake Conway Lake Crystal Lake Eastman Lake Echo Lake First Connecticut Lake Forest Lake Franklin Pierce Lake Halfmoon Lake Lake Kanasatka Lake Monomonac Lake Sunapee Lake Waukewan Lake Wentworth Lake Wicwas Lake Winnipesaukee Laurel Lake Lovell Lake Merrymeeting Lake Ossipee Lake Shellcamp Pond Swanzey Lake Winnisquam Lake

  • Q: What makes New Hampshire a great destination for nature lovers?
  • A: There’s no denying that the state of New Hampshire has some of the most beautiful natural attractions in the country.
  • Q: How impressive are New Hampshire's lakes?
  • A: When it comes to lakes alone, New Hampshire is beyond impressive. There are dozens of lakes for locals and visitors alike to explore and spend the day at.
  • Q: Can visitors fish in New Hampshire's lakes?
  • A: You can get your fishing license online.

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