Lake · Bristol, Grafton, New Hampshire
Newfound Lake
Newfound Lake
Lake · New Hampshire
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Newfound Lake.
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
Large western New Hampshire lake managed by NHFG as Lake Trout and/or Salmon water. Native lake trout and stocked landlocked salmon are primary; rainbow trout are common. Smallmouth bass are present as a secondary nearshore species; coldwater salmonids remain the defining fishery focus. No live USGS lake elevation or temperature station is assigned.
Target species
Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
NHFG states native lake trout populations exist in Newfound Lake and are self-sustaining; digest designates Newfound as Lake Trout and/or Salmon water.
Landlocked Salmon
Salmo salar
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
NHFG landlocked salmon species page and Large Lakes program document Newfound among salmon waters with stocking support.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
NHFG Large Lakes materials note rainbow trout stocking on large lakes including Newfound.
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
NHFG Where to Fish lists Newfound among smallmouth bass waters; kept present (not common/primary) so lake trout/salmon remain the defining coldwater focus and warmwater Hatch Match is not activated.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Deep large lake (about 4,450 acres) with coldwater salmonid habitat and nearshore warmwater components. Seasonal near-mouth closures apply near the Cockermouth and Fowler rivers.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Access and Public Fishing Rights
NHFG digest lists ramp access on Newfound Lake. Confirm current launch details on the official NHFG boating and access pages.
Stocking information
NHFG Large Lakes program and stocking reports document landlocked salmon and rainbow trout stocking for Newfound. Lake trout are native/self-sustaining per NHFG species materials.
- Stocked
Landlocked Salmon
Stocked · New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
Official sources
Regulations can change. Always verify current Lake Trout and/or Salmon special rules and near-mouth closures on the official NHFG page before fishing.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Bristol, Grafton, 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
Town
Bristol
County
Grafton
Management Category
Coldwater lake
Regulation Scope
Newfound Lake
Regulation Summary
New Hampshire Lake Trout and/or Salmon special rules apply on Newfound Lake, including length limits and seasonal tributary/near-mouth closures. Confirm current seasons and limits on the official NHFG regulations page.
Surface Area
4450 acres
Target Species
Lake Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Shore Fishing
Available
Description
Large western New Hampshire lake (Alexandria, Bridgewater, Bristol, Hebron) managed by NHFG as Lake Trout and/or Salmon water. NHFG species pages document native lake trout and landlocked salmon stocking. No USGS lake/reservoir continuous station is assigned for live lake conditions; nearby river gauges are not used as lake-level substitutes.
