Fishing At Ossipee Lake

AKA: Ossipee Lake Public Boat Ramp

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout, bluegill, rock bass, white perch, yellow perch, Atlantic salmon and chain pickerel at Ossipee Lake in New Hampshire.

Landlocked (Atlantic) salmon, rainbow trout, perch and chain pickerel are the most sought after fish species in Ossipee Lake. Other species of note in this 3,100-acre lake in the northeast part of the state, include bass, lake trout, crappie and sunfish. About half of the ten miles of shoreline are developed, while some of the other half is open to fishing from the bank, where access allows. The Ossipee Lake Public Boat Ramp, Lakefront Landing Marina, Ossipee Lake Marina and the Ossipee River boat launch are available for public boat launching. Marinas, campgrounds, restaurants, stores and lodging are all handy at the lake.

Primary fish species residing in Ossipee Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Ossipee Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Goodhue Boat Company on Ossipee Lake
Rentals: Pontoon boats
603 539-8456

Lakefront Landing Marina
Rentals: Fishing boats and pontoon boats
603 539-4245

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Lakefront Landing Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Pequawket Trail, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Oak Street Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off Oak Street, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Pine River Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off State Route 25, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Totem Pole Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Tribal Trail, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and gravel parking.