| Lake Winnipesaukee |
Largest NH lake |
Variable |
Mesotrophic |
Documented |
Confirmed |
Variable |
Luxury 2nd home, legacy |
Deep |
High |
Faster |
Strongest NH market |
Powerboating/watersports |
High |
Limited |
Boating freedom, social energy |
Family rec, social |
| Squam Lake |
Conservation |
High |
Oligotrophic |
Uncommon |
Lower |
High |
Conservation, privacy |
Mod-Deep |
High |
Slower |
Scarcity-driven |
Quiet/low-impact |
Low-Mod |
High |
Tranquility-first, paddling, sailing |
Family rec |
| Lake Winnisquam |
|
Moderate |
Mesotrophic |
Documented |
Confirmed |
Mod-High |
Primary, regional 2nd |
Moderate |
Mod-High |
Avg-Faster |
Stable, accessible |
Family rec, mod powerboat |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Rec boating w/o congestion |
Community |
| Newfound Lake |
Best clarity |
High |
Oligotrophic |
Rare |
Limited |
Moderate |
Quality-focused |
Moderate |
High |
Average |
Quality-supported |
Family rec, quiet |
Moderate |
Mod-High |
Clean water, controlled activity |
Fishing |
| Lake Ossipee |
|
Variable |
Mesotrophic |
Documented |
Confirmed |
Moderate |
Recreational, value |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Average |
Value-oriented |
Family rec, mod powerboat |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Balanced boating + fishing |
Fishing |
| Lake Wentworth |
|
Moderate |
Mesotrophic |
Documented |
Confirmed |
Moderate |
Privacy, estate |
Moderate |
Mod-High |
Slower |
Scarcity-driven |
Luxury/estate, quiet |
Low-Mod |
High |
Space, privacy, calm water |
Family rec, fishing |
| Great East Lake |
NH/ME border |
Moderate |
Mesotrophic |
Periodic |
Confirmed |
Mod-High |
Recreational, cross-border |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Average |
Dual-state appeal |
Family rec, powerboat |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Active rec, social vibe |
Fishing, community |
| Merrymeeting Lake |
|
Fair-Mod |
Meso (eutr) |
Documented |
Confirmed |
Moderate |
Community, value |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Avg-Faster |
Accessible market |
Community/camp-style |
Mod-High |
Limited |
Close-knit, active community |
Family rec, fishing |
| Paugus Bay |
Winnipesaukee |
Lower |
Mesotrophic |
Documented |
Confirmed |
High |
Boating-focused |
Deep |
High |
Faster |
Strong liquidity |
Powerboat/watersports |
High |
Low |
Marina access, social boating |
Family rec |
| Silver Lake (Madison) |
|
Good |
Oligo-Meso |
Uncommon |
Limited |
Moderate |
Quiet-lake, family |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Average |
Steady, low-profile |
Quiet/low-impact |
Low-Mod |
High |
Calmer, less commercial |
Family rec, fishing |
| Lake Waukewan |
Nr Meredith |
Moderate |
Mesotrophic |
Documented |
Confirmed |
Mod-High |
Primary, proximity |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Faster |
Convenience-driven |
Family rec, community |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Family rec near town |
Quiet rec |
| Webster Lake |
|
Fair-Mod |
Mesotrophic |
Documented |
Confirmed |
Mod-High |
Primary, value |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Avg-Faster |
Functional market |
Family rec, community |
Mod-High |
Limited |
Active residential lake life |
Fishing |
| Pine River Pond |
|
Moderate |
Mesotrophic |
Occasional |
Confirmed |
Moderate |
Recreational, fishing |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Average |
Traditional rec lake |
Family rec, fishing |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Traditional lake + fishing |
Community |
| Lovell Lake |
|
Good |
Oligo-Meso |
Uncommon |
Limited |
Moderate |
Privacy, estate |
Shallow-Mod |
Mod-High |
Slower |
Low turnover |
Quiet/low-impact, estate |
Low-Mod |
High |
Privacy, calm, lower density |
Family rec |
| Crystal Lake (Gilmanton) |
|
Moderate |
Mesotrophic |
Documented |
Confirmed |
Moderate |
Families, lifestyle |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Average |
Balanced market |
Family rec, community |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Family + neighborhood style |
Fishing |
| Lake Opechee |
Urban-adj |
Fair-Mod |
Mesotrophic |
Documented |
Confirmed |
Mod-High |
Primary, proximity |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Faster |
Convenience-oriented |
Community/urban-adjacent |
Moderate |
Low |
Convenience over seclusion |
Family rec |
| Upper Suncook Lake |
|
Fair |
Meso (eutr) |
Documented |
Confirmed |
High |
Community, value |
Moderate |
Low-Mod |
Avg-Faster |
Price-sensitive |
Community/camp-style |
Mod-High |
Low-Mod |
Close-knit, social summer |
Family rec |
| Lake Kanasatka |
|
Good |
Oligo-Meso |
Uncommon |
Limited |
Moderate |
Quiet-lake, family |
Moderate |
Mod-High |
Average |
Stable, quality |
Quiet/low-impact |
Low-Mod |
High |
Swimming, paddling, relaxed |
Family rec, fishing |
| Lake Wicwas |
|
Fair-Mod |
Mesotrophic |
Occasional |
Confirmed |
Moderate |
Regional, family rec |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Average |
Consistent regional |
Family rec, community |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Traditional, not overwhelming |
Fishing |
| Mirror Lake (Tuftonboro) |
|
Good-VGood |
Oligo-Meso |
Rare |
Limited |
Low-Mod |
Privacy, 2nd home |
Shallow-Mod |
Moderate |
Slower |
Low turnover |
Quiet/low-impact, estate |
Low |
High |
Peace, scenery, privacy |
Family rec |
| Lower Suncook Lake |
|
Fair |
Meso (eutr) |
Documented |
Confirmed |
High |
Entry-level, community |
Moderate |
Low-Mod |
Faster |
Affordability-driven |
Community/camp-style |
Mod-High |
Low |
Close neighbors, social summers |
Family rec |
| Halfmoon Lake |
|
Fair-Mod |
Mesotrophic |
Occasional |
Confirmed |
Mod-High |
Regional, family rec |
Moderate |
Low-Mod |
Average |
Modest market |
Community, family rec |
Moderate |
Low-Mod |
Neighborhood-style lake life |
Fishing |
| Lake Pemigewasset |
Riverine |
Fair-Mod |
Mesotrophic |
Documented |
Confirmed |
Moderate |
Primary, convenience |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Avg-Faster |
Functional market |
Community/urban-adjacent |
Moderate |
Low-Mod |
Convenience-first, casual rec |
Fishing |
| Sunrise Lake |
|
Fair |
Meso (eutr) |
Documented |
Confirmed |
High |
Community, recreational |
Moderate |
Low-Mod |
Average |
Community-driven |
Community/camp-style |
Mod-High |
Low |
Dense shoreline, shared use |
Family rec |
| Sunset Lake (Alton) |
|
Fair-Mod |
Mesotrophic |
Occasional |
Confirmed |
Moderate |
Families, regional 2nd |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Average |
Balanced, steady |
Family rec, community |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Balanced, manageable activity |
Fishing |
| Rust Pond (Wolfeboro) |
|
Fair-Mod |
Mesotrophic |
Documented |
Confirmed |
Moderate |
Entry-level, local |
Shallow-Mod |
Low-Mod |
Average |
Affordability-driven |
Community/camp-style |
Moderate |
Low-Mod |
Shared shoreline, seasonal |
Family rec |
| Silver Lake (Tilton) |
|
Fair |
Meso (eutr) |
Documented |
Confirmed |
Mod-High |
Primary, affordable |
Moderate |
Low-Mod |
Faster |
I-93 proximity |
Community, family rec |
Mod-High |
Low |
Affordability over privacy |
Fishing |
| Hermit Lake (Sanbornton) |
|
Fair-Mod |
Mesotrophic |
Occasional |
Confirmed |
Moderate |
Regional, family rec |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Average |
Stable mid-tier |
Family rec, community |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Traditional, some quiet options |
Quiet rec |
| Lake Winona |
|
Moderate |
Mesotrophic |
Uncommon |
Limited |
Moderate |
Privacy, 2nd home |
Shallow-Mod |
Moderate |
Slower |
Low turnover |
Quiet/low-impact |
Low-Mod |
High |
Calm, lower congestion |
Family rec, fishing |
| Locke Lake |
Dense dev |
Fair |
Meso (eutr) |
Documented |
Confirmed |
High |
Community, affordable |
Moderate |
Low |
Faster |
High turnover |
Community/camp-style |
High |
Low |
Affordability + social, active |
Family rec |
| Belleau Lake |
|
Fair-Mod |
Mesotrophic |
Occasional |
Confirmed |
Moderate |
Recreational, family |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Average |
Balanced rec market |
Family rec, community |
Moderate |
Moderate |
Traditional family lake |
Fishing |
| Lees Pond |
|
Fair |
Meso (eutr) |
Documented |
Confirmed |
High |
Niche, local |
Shallow |
Low-Mod |
Slower |
Limited buyer pool |
Community/camp-style |
Moderate |
Low |
Compact, community-driven |
Quiet rec |
| Wakondah Pond |
|
Fair |
Mesotrophic |
Documented |
Confirmed |
High |
Community, seasonal |
Moderate |
Low-Mod |
Average |
Community-driven |
Community/camp-style |
Mod-High |
Low |
Social, close-knit, dense |
Family rec |
| Hill's Pond (Alton) |
|
Fair |
Meso (eutr) |
Documented |
Confirmed |
High |
Entry-level, local |
Shallow-Mod |
Low-Mod |
Average |
Small-scale market |
Community/camp-style |
Moderate |
Low |
Community over solitude |
Family rec |
| Sawyer Lake |
|
Fair |
Meso (eutr) |
Documented |
Confirmed |
High |
Community, residential |
Moderate |
Low-Mod |
Average |
Local demand |
Community/camp-style |
Moderate |
Low |
Close neighbors, community vibe |
Family rec |