Merrymeeting Lake

Acres: 1,233 | Length: 3.10 miles | Width: 1.30 miles | Depth: 120 feet  | Elevation: 647 feet  | Trophic Level:​ Oligotrophic  | Town: New Durham

Merrymeeting Lake  located in New Durham (Strafford County) is truly one of the finest clearest lakes you will ever see.  This incredible crystal clear Oligotrophic cold water glacial lake is listed as one of the top 2 cleanest lakes in New Hampshire -- top 5 in the country. It has  Merrymeeting Marina which is the meeting place for all to gather for ice cream, fish stories and to launch or store your boat. the family It's outlet is the Merrymeeting River, past the Fish Hatchery flowing south and eventually northwest to Lake Winnipesaukee. NH Fish and Game stocks the lake with fish with the Powder Mill Fish Hatchery bringing new trout to the lake.  It is located just beyond where North Shore and South Shore road connect--almost circling both sides of the lake but do not connect. There are a lot of curves on these roads. ​Keeping your car on the road slower--to spend more time looking at the incredible views.