Loon Lake near Freedom: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Out in Carroll County, New Hampshire, sits Loon Lake. The water sits 394 feet up. It runs to roughly 183 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. The outline measures near 3.7 miles, so local knowledge counts. On our Carroll County list it sits near the top for size. Freedom sits 0.9 miles from the bank. The big place round here is Manchester, 60 miles distant. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Loon Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. County-wide records name rainbow trout, brown trout, smallmouth bass and rainbow smelt. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Loon Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 68°F at the top of summer and 18°F at the bottom of winter. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early April. On average, early April opens the water and mid December closes it again. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. On Loon Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Effingham Boat Launch sits about 0.9 miles away and carries the launch. A picnic spot sits 0.9 miles from the bank. The water borders Guy I. Burch Forest, so reserve rules are likely to apply. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Mine Pond, 2.2 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Signs at Loon Lake carry more weight than any list.