Little Squam Lake Fishing Spot

• County: Grafton County
• Acreage: 408
• Public Fishing: Yes
• Max Depth: 84'
• Website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Squam_Lake
• Last Modified By: carpmaster on 09/03/09 02:41 PM
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Little Squam Lake is a 408-acre water body located in Grafton County in the Lakes Region of central New Hampshire, United States, in the towns of Holderness and Ashland. The lake connects upstream via a short channel to Squam Lake in Holderness. The two lakes are maintained at a common water level by a dam located one mile downstream from the outlet of Little Squam Lake, on the Squam River, a tributary of the Pemigewasset River. Squam Lakes are still considered some of the most pristine lakes in the New Hampshire lakes region. Located at the beginning of the White Mountains and near Lake Winnipesaukee, the Squam Lakes region consists of Big Squam Lake, Little Squam Lake, and White Oak Pond. Featuring a peaceful splendor visitors have come to appreciate and combined with an assortment of outdoor recreational activities within your reach, Squam Lakes are perfect for your next vacation. The magnificent surroundings are only part of the charm of this part of the lakes region, which boasts a variety of New Hampshire lodging, dining, attractions and shopping for visitors to experience. Ideally situated in central New Hampshire, Squam Lakes are less than an hour away from most of New Hampshire’s family attractions. If you are a nature lover with a great appreciation for the outdoors, you will not be disappointed with the opportunities to explore the natural resources of Squam Lakes, by land or lake. Whatever the season, Squam Lakes are just a short drive away from all New Hampshire has to offer. Located just off Route 3 in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, Little Squam Lake is overshadowed by its larger namesake, Squam Lake. Connected by a narrow but navigable neck of water, the two lakes share the same kind of fishing. The shoreline of Little Squam is rocky, wooded, and lightly developed. The bottom is sand and gravel. There is early fishing for salmon just after ice-out in late April/early May. Later there is excellent smallmouth bass fishing. Due to the excellent salmon and lake trout fishing at Squam and Little Squam, the fine smallmouth bass fishing is often overlooked by anglers. In Holderness along the Squam River, across from the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. From US Route 3 head north on NH-113, Launch area is on the right, parking is on the left. 24 Hour parking maximum. This access site was donated to the State of New Hampshire by the Squam Lakes Association. Low Impact Boat Access for canoes, kayaks, sailboats and boats with 25-horse power or less, is located at the Squam Lakes Association Headquarters on US-3 in Holderness, 1.5 miles east of the bridge over the Squam River. Overnight parking is available. There is a $5.00 parking fee for non-members. Check in with the office or the Boat Rental staff. Marinas: Launching and overnight parking at the west end of Little Squam at Squam Bridge Landing. Contact local marinas for launching information.

The maximum speed allowed for boats on the Squam Lakes is 40 mph in the daytime and 20 mph at night. Bean and Nichols coves are posted for 10 mph, and certain channels are posted as 'no-wake' areas.