Squam Lake
Squam Lake is the filming location of the 1981 classic "On Golden Pond" — and it's every bit as magical in person. At 6,791 acres, it's New Hampshire's second-largest lake, with pristine water, 67 isl...
Why Squam Lake?
Squam Lake is the filming location of the 1981 classic "On Golden Pond" — and it's every bit as magical in person. At 6,791 acres, it's New Hampshire's second-largest lake, with pristine water, 67 islands, and a deliberately undeveloped shoreline that feels like stepping back in time.
Unlike Winnipesaukee, Squam has no commercial development on its shores. The Squam Lakes Association and Squam Lakes Conservation Society have worked for decades to preserve the lake's wild character. This makes waterfront properties here exceptionally rare and highly valued.
The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness offers world-class nature exhibits, boat cruises, and loon monitoring programs. Rattlesnake Mountain provides one of the best easy hikes in New England with panoramic views of the lake and surrounding peaks.
Squam Lake Map
Rentals on Squam Lake
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16 Robin Lane
Moultonborough, NH
3 BD | 2 BA | 1,240 sqft
Listed by Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
19 Abenaki Lane
Moultonborough, NH
4 BD | 4 BA | 3,988 sqft
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty Center Harbor NH
7 Ledges Road
Holderness, NH
1 BD | 1 BA | 615 sqft
Listed by BHHS Verani Meredith
11 Portside Drive
Moultonborough, NH
4 BD | 3 BA | 2,552 sqft
Listed by KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Meredith
66 Hayes Lane
Moultonborough, NH
5 BD | 6 BA | 8,167 sqft
Listed by Maxfield Real Estate/Wolfeboro
320 Redding Lane
Moultonborough, NH
4 BD | 4 BA | 3,752 sqft
Listed by KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Wolfeboro
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Towns on Squam Lake
Holderness
Holderness is famous as the home of Squam Lake — the filming location for "On Golden Pond." Plymouth State University is nearby, and the town offers a mix of academic community, nature tourism, and some of the most pristine lakefront in New England.
Center Harbor
Center Harbor is a small, scenic village nestled between Lake Winnipesaukee and Squam Lake. Despite its tiny size, it's centrally located in the Lakes Region and offers charming New England character with easy access to both lakes and the surrounding mountains.
Sandwich
Sandwich (officially "Town of Sandwich") is one of New Hampshire's most picturesque and historic communities. Nestled between the Squam Range and the Sandwich Range, it offers stunning mountain scenery, a vibrant arts community, and a deeply preserved New England village character.
Moultonborough
Moultonborough wraps around the northern and western shores of Lake Winnipesaukee and includes popular Long Island. Known for its low tax rate, excellent schools, and the iconic Castle in the Clouds, it's a top choice for both vacation homeowners and year-round families.
Fishing on Squam Lake
Two-tier: coldwater (salmon, lake trout) + warmwater (bass) · Open water: April–October. Ice fishing: December–March. Salmon season opens April 1.
Coldwater Species
Warmwater Species
Forage Species
Access & Regulations
Public boat launch at Holderness town ramp. Additional access at Squam Lakes Association sites. 25 hp motor limit on Little Squam.
NH F&G stocks landlocked salmon and lake trout annually. Smelt populations are critical forage.
NH Fish & Game RegulationsLocal Tips
Birding on Squam Lake
Common Loon — 15 Nesting Pairs
Squam Lake has one of New Hampshire's densest loon populations with ~15 territorial pairs. The Squam Lakes Natural Science Center runs loon cruises where naturalists track and explain loon behavior in real time.
Best Birding Spots
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