Lake · Holderness, Grafton, New Hampshire
Squam Lake
Location Snapshot
Squam Lake is a large central New Hampshire lake with a coldwater salmon-and-lake-trout core. The principal supported targets are landlocked salmon and lake trout, with rainbow trout and smallmouth bass providing additional species variety within the same fishery.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Squam 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
Lake trout and landlocked salmon are primary in Squam Lake at Holderness. Lake trout are wild, and landlocked salmon are stocked. Rainbow trout are common and stocked. Smallmouth bass are present and established. It covers 6,791 acres.
Target species
Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Landlocked Salmon
Salmo salar
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Stocking information
Landlocked salmon and rainbow trout are stocked in Squam Lake.
- Stocked
Landlocked Salmon
Stocked · New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
Official sources
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Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Holderness, Grafton, New Hampshire
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Lake Details
Town
Holderness
County
Grafton
Management Category
Coldwater lake
Regulation Scope
Squam Lake (Big Squam).
Regulation Summary
New Hampshire Lake Trout and/or Salmon special rules apply on Squam Lake (Big Squam), including seasonal near-mouth closures. Confirm current seasons and limits on the official NHFG regulations page.
Surface Area
6791 acres
Target Species
Landlocked Salmon, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Shore Fishing
Available