Located in three towns, New London, Sunapee and Newbury, Lake Sunapee is a 4,085 acre glacial lake with a maximum depth of 112 feet. Between the 11 islands, 3 lighthouses and the numerous lake fingers and peninsulas, this lake packs in a ton of interest making it a phenomenal location for boating and exploring. There are four public boat launches, three harbors located in Sunapee, Newbury and Georges Mills, and a state park beach. (Check out this page for more info on local beaches and state parks.)
In the summer months, you can often find live music at the bandstands in both Newbury and Sunapee Harbors, and a handful of restaurants serving up some great local cuisine. If you’re looking to get out on the water, but are in need of rentals, checkout our watersport rentals page.
Lake Facts
Acres: 4,085
Length: 8.1 miles
Width: 2.5
Max Depth: 112’
Fishing*
Salmon
Lake Trout
Smallmouth Bass
Pickerel
Horned Pout
Rock Bass
Burbot (Cusk)
Lake Resources
Lake Sunapee Protective Association
Lake Sunapee Waterfront Associations
You may also be interested in viewing lakefront homes for sale or homes with waterfront access.
*Source: New Hampshire Fish and Game, data pulled June 2020 from https://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/fishing/documents/nh-freshwater-fishing-guide.pdf
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