Largest lakes & reservoirs in New Hampshire by acres
There is no widely-accepted minimum surface area that defines a lake. What LakeLubbers describes as a lake, you might call a pond. Acreage of a lake (or sometimes square kilometers) is most often measured at the top surface area when the lake is at normal elevation. The surface area can be considerably smaller or larger when lake levels are lower or higher than normal. North America’s Lake Superior is the world’s largest freshwater lake by this measure.The other measure of a lake’s size is the lake’s water volume. By that measure, the world’s largest freshwater lake is Lake Baikal in Siberia.
You can find many of the world’s largest lakes (acres) on LakeLubbers in the comparison table below. Note: For some lakes, "Largest Lakes - Acres" data is unknown or does not apply, so you may see fewer lakes than the total 40 articles we have published for New Hampshire lakes.
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Below are lakes within USA > US New England Region > New Hampshire > Compared by surface area in acres. This list does not represent all lakes in New Hampshire, only the 40 New Hampshire lake articles we have published on the LakeLubbers website.
Lake name | Surface area in acres | Lake description |
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Canobie Lake (Merrimack Valley Region, NH, New Hampshire, US New England Region, USA) |
375 ac | A pair of loons glide across the surface of Canobie Lake in the Merrimack Valley region of southeastern New Hampshire. Although treasured, it is not t … |
Stinson Lake (New Hampshire, US New England Region, USA, White Mountains Region, NH) |
350 ac | Stinson Lake, which once housed the laughter of summer camp children, now shines as a quiet residential retreat in central New Hampshire. A refreshing … |
Lake Wicwas (Lakes Region, NH, New Hampshire, US New England Region, USA) |
328 ac | Also known as Wickwas Lake With dozens of beautiful vistas to photograph, Lake Wicwas is nestled among three protected wildlife areas in central New Hampshire. The lake’s surfac … |
Eastman Lake (Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Region, NH, New Hampshire, US New England Region, USA) |
320 ac | Also known as Eastman Pond Tucked away in the heart of the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee region just two hours from Boston and minutes from the Vermont border, Eastman Lake is a fantas … |
Baxter Lake (Lakes Region, NH, New Hampshire, US New England Region, USA) |
302 ac | In between Baxter Lake’s beautiful, serene atmosphere and its proximity to local towns and services, it is considered one of the hidden gems of the Ne … |
Halfmoon Lake (Lakes Region, NH, New Hampshire, US New England Region, USA) |
282 ac | Also known as Crescent Lake Sprawling across the border between the towns of Barnstead and Alton, Halfmoon Lake is a beautiful, quiet lake in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. Halfmo … |
Forest Lake (Great North Woods Region, NH, New Hampshire, US New England Region, USA) |
196 ac | A clear summer day finds many visitors and locals enjoying the weather at Forest Lake, where a 200-foot white beach is covered with sunning families a … |
Laurel Lake (Monadnock Region, NH, New Hampshire, US New England Region, USA) |
180 ac | Laurel Lake, with its 180 acres of clear, sparkling waters and densely-wooded shoreline in Cheshire County, New Hampshire is a perfect spot for a peac … |
Lake Winona (Lakes Region, NH, New Hampshire, US New England Region, USA) |
148 ac | If there’s one lake in central New Hampshire whose origin is mired in historical heartache, it’s Lake Winona. This private 148-acre freshwater lake, o … |
Shellcamp Pond (Lakes Region, NH, New Hampshire, US New England Region, USA) |
145 ac | Also known as Shellcamp Lake Shellcamp Pond is located in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire in the town of Gilmanton. The town was named after the Gilman family who inhabited the … |
Swanzey Lake (Monadnock Region, NH, New Hampshire, US New England Region, USA) |
108 ac | One of the unsung gems of New Hampshire’s Monadnock region, little Swanzey Lake is well-loved by those lucky enough to live along its shoreline. In th … |
Wakondah Pond (Lakes Region, NH, New Hampshire, US New England Region, USA) |
94 ac | Wakondah Pond is located in the scenic valley of Moultonborough, New Hampshire. The lake has 94 acres of crystal blue waters secluded by nature and wi … |