Meredith area towns include many other lakes, in fact, New Hampshire's unique Lakes Region has 273 lakes and ponds! There's more water recreation, attractions and family activities than you can fit into one vacation! Here are more facts about the Winnipesaukee Watershed and surrounding area:

FISHING: Ice fishermen, anglers and fly fishermen find incredible fishing in the Lakes Region. Fish is stocked in area lakes and rivers from the six state hatcheries as well as fish transferred from other water bodies within the state. These include brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, Atlantic salmon, and landlocked salmon. In addition, our waterways are home to lake trout, black bass, perch, pike, walleye, and pickerel.

Residents and non-residents over age 16 must have a fishing license. Yearly or one-day licenses are available for NH residents; non-residents may purchase 3-, 7-, or 15-day or annual licenses. Special 1-day family license available - check with our local sports stores. You can apply for your New Hampshire fishing license online at:
http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Licensapp.htm

BOATING: Boat rentals are available for canoes, sailboats, kayaks, jet skis, boats. If you bring your own boat, all motorized boats must be registered. Short term reciprocal agreements may be used with some other state registrations. If your boat is used in NH for more than 30 consecutive days, it must be registered.