Lake Winnipesaukee, NH — Real Estate & Lake Guide
New Hampshire’s largest lake, “Winni” offers classic camps, luxury waterfront, and four-season fun with access to the White Mountains and Seacoast.
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About Lake Winnipesaukee
- Location/Towns: Alton, Gilford, Laconia, Meredith, Center Harbor, Moultonborough, Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro
- Size: 44,586 acres | Max Depth: 212′ | Avg Depth: 43′
- Public Access: Multiple state/town launches; check seasonal parking/fees
- Boating: No-wake zones in select bays and bridges; marked channels between islands
- Activities: Swimming, boating, island camping, snowmobiling, ice-fishing
Water Quality
Most basins test Good to Very Good depending on location; clarity and phosphorus vary by bay and season.
- Clarity (Secchi): 9.1 m
- Total Phosphorus: 5.4 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a: 1.7 µg/L
- Trophic Status: Oligotrophic
- Last Updated: March 2025 — View report ↗
Median Home Prices (Last 12 Months)
- Waterfront: $2,190,000
- Non-Waterfront (Lake Towns): $525,000 (proxy using county medians: Belknap $500K, Carroll $549K, Aug 2025)
Lake Towns
Alton •
Gilford •
Laconia •
Meredith •
Center Harbor •
Moultonborough •
Tuftonboro •
Wolfeboro
Buying on Lake Winnipesaukee
- Shoreland Protection (RSA 483-B) affects tree cutting, expansions, and stormwater—plan early.
- Verify septic design/approvals; many legacy systems near shorelines.
- Confirm dock permits, moorings, and water rights; review association or condo docs if applicable.
