Lake · New Hampshire
Lake Winnipesaukee at Weirs Beach
Current Lake Rating
Unavailable
Current lake conditions cannot be rated because the available water observations are too old.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Not Enough Data
Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.
Why
- The latest water observations are too old to support a reliable fishing-window recommendation.
Watch for
- The readings shown below are historical and may not reflect current conditions.
Current Readings
- Gage height
- 3.38 ft
- Water temperature
- 20.7 °C
- Last updated
- Sep 30, 2017, 4:45 AM
Stale observation
≈ 69.3 °F · Stale observation
Source: USGS · LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE AT WEIRS BEACH, NH · 01080000 · Gage height · Stale data
Better Nearby Options
Checking nearby StrikeTracks waters…
Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
63°F
Feels like
62°F
Wind
6 mph W
Wind gust
15 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:30 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.01 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 70°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Sat 4 PM
Drizzle
Temp 67°F
Chance 20%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 64°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 62°F
Chance 15%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 12 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 70°F / Low 59°F
Chance 20%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 23 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 71°F / Low 51°F
Chance 15%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 22 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 21 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 56°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Gage Height History
Loading historical gage height…
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Lake Winnipesaukee.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Lake Winnipesaukee at Weirs Beach is New Hampshire’s principal large-lake salmonid and warmwater destination. Landlocked salmon and lake trout are primary coldwater targets; smallmouth and largemouth bass are primary warmwater targets. USGS lake monitoring location 01080000 provides live water temperature and gage height at Weirs Beach. This record represents the Weirs Beach monitoring point, not lake-wide conditions.
Target species
Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
NHFG states native lake trout populations exist in Winnipesaukee and are self-sustaining.
Landlocked Salmon
Salmo salar
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
NHFG Large Lakes program and species pages document annual landlocked salmon stocking in Winnipesaukee; dual coldwater/bass primaries intentionally remain mixed/generic (two-tier fishery).
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
NHFG Large Lakes materials identify largemouth bass as a primary warmwater component of the Winnipesaukee two-tier fishery.
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
NHFG Large Lakes materials identify smallmouth bass as a primary warmwater component of the Winnipesaukee two-tier fishery.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
NHFG states most large lakes including Winnipesaukee are stocked annually with rainbow trout.
Yellow Perch
Perca flavescens
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
NHFG Large Lakes overview notes warmwater fisheries commonly include perch alongside bass on these waters.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Very large Lakes Region waterbody with deep coldwater salmonid habitat and extensive warmwater shoreline/basin habitat.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public ramp and shore access exist around Winnipesaukee including the Weirs Beach area; confirm current launch details on official NHFG boating and access pages. Catalog coordinates are the USGS Weirs Beach monitoring point.
Stocking information
NHFG Large Lakes program documents landlocked salmon and trout management for Winnipesaukee. Confirm current stockings on the official NHFG stocking report.
- Stocked
Landlocked Salmon
Stocked · New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
Official sources
Lake Trout and/or Salmon special rules and other lake regulations can change. Always verify current New Hampshire freshwater fishing regulations for Winnipesaukee before fishing.
Fishing target
Choose a fishing target to update Hatch Match and target-scoped guidance for that fishery. Current Lake Rating and Should I Go? stay the same.
Hatch Match
Select a fishing target to see seasonal activity for this lake. Coldwater and warmwater fisheries use separate calendars.
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
New Hampshire
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
Description
USGS lake/reservoir monitoring location 01080000 (LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE AT WEIRS BEACH, NH). Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. App-supported continuous parameters currently available: water temperature (00010); gage height (00065). Surface area, depth, access, and species fields are left blank pending confirmation from authoritative state or federal recreation sources.
