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Little Sunapee Lake

Lake fishing  New Hampshire · 05:37 - 20:11

Little Sunapee Lake is a lake in New Hampshire. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
82°
Mon
77%
78°
Best day
Tue
77%
80°
Wed
74%
82°
Thu
74%
80°
Fri
77%
82°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
77°F
Air temp
78°F
Wind
3 mph
Pressure
29.94 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
99.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:52–06:52 Day 06:52–18:56 Dusk 18:56–20:56

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:02–04:02 Major period 14:02–16:02 Minor period 20:35–22:05 Minor period 08:00–09:30

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

11:00
78°
12:00
80°
13:00
81°
14:00
82°
15:00
81°
16:00
80°
17:00
81°
18:00
80°
19:00
77°
20:00
73°
21:00
70°
22:00
68°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
45%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
44%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
44%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
33%
Active through the day, off season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
32%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, White Bass and Channel Catfish.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try red, yellow and bright tags for bluegill.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Little Sunapee Lake is a 486-acre (197 ha) water body located primarily in Merrimack County in central New Hampshire, United States, in the town of New London. A small portion of the lake crosses into neighboring Springfield in Sullivan County. The lake is sometimes referred to as "Twin Lakes" due to a long, narrow peninsula which nearly cuts the lake in half. Water flowing out of the lake passes through Goose Pond and Otter Pond before entering Lake Sunapee. Bucklin Beach is a Town of New London recreation area at the east end of the lake.

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More waters nearby

Otter Pond New Hampshire · 2.0 mi away Pleasant Lake New Hampshire · 3.3 mi away Lake Sunapee New Hampshire · 4.3 mi away Bear Pond New Hampshire · 17.5 mi away Ayer Island Station Pond New Hampshire · 20.8 mi away Hermit Lake New Hampshire · 22.5 mi away Norford Lake Vermont · 29.2 mi away Fearon Farm Pond Dam;Fearon Farm Pond New Hampshire · 40.9 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Little Sunapee Lake?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, White Bass, Channel Catfish, Common Carp and Blue Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Little Sunapee Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Little Sunapee Lake?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Little Sunapee Lake right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 32%.