Looking for a great local fishing spot? Or a place to explore in a kayak or canoe? Want to tube down the river, or just plain swim and have fun in the sun?
Look no further! Here is a list compiled by the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce to help you narrow down your search.
Lakes, Ponds and Rivers in the Plymouth region
Baker Ponds, Upper & Lower
A short drive off of Route 25-C in Wentworth with great fishing and boat access.
Baker River
Along Route 25 from Plymouth to Warren. You
can find great spots for swimming, canoeing and fishing. Easy access
from Route 25.
Fox Pond
This small pond in Plymouth, off of Langdon
Street, is stocked with trout. This makes a nice picnic spot with
fishing for children.
Lake Tarleton
This lake off Route 25-C in Warren borders
the White Mountain National Forest. It is a natural body of water with
wooded, undeveloped shoreline and good fishing, including both warm
water and cold water fish.
Mad River
This river flows from its source in
Waterville Valley to join the Pemigewasset in Campton. Through much of
its course, it travels through the White Mountain National Forest and
parallels Route 49.
Mirror Lake
This lake is located just north of Exit 29
in Thornton. You can visit this beautiful little lake for swimming,
boating and fishing.
Newfound Lake
Located in Bristol and Hebron, this lake is
seven miles long, spring fed, with 22 miles of shoreline. It is also
one of the clearest, cleanest lakes in the United States. You can enjoy
boating, fishing, and water-skiing during the warmer months. It is a
popular spot to enjoy the foliage in the fall, and ice fishing and
snowmobiling during the winter.
Pemigewasset River
This river flows throughout the region from
Thornton to Ashland. You can launch your canoe right next to the
Plymouth District Courthouse on Green Street and at the Cross Road in
Thornton. This river is excellent for fishing, swimming and picnicking.
Perch Pond
This pond off Route 175 in Campton is a
popular fishing and boating spot. Boat access is available, and there
is a hiking trail around the pond.
Spectacle Pond
This pond is located on North Groton Road in Groton. This lovely, out-of-the-way pond offers excellent fishing and boating.
Squam Lakes
These lakes are located in Holderness. Big
Squam is the lake made famous by the Hollywood movie, "On Golden Pond".
There are 65 miles of shoreline, 67 islands, and 10 miles of open
waterway. These lakes offer excellent fishing, boating, sailing,
water-skiing, and swimming in warmer months, and ice fishing and cross
country skiing during the winter. Several cruise vendors offer tours to
view the sights and listen to the loons.
Stinson Lake
This crystal clear, unspoiled mountain lake
is located on Stinson Lake Road in Rumney. It is excellent for trout
fishing, and there is a public boat access ramp near the Stinson Lake
Store.
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