Meadow Lake near Northwood: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Meadow Lake is one of the Rockingham County listings for New Hampshire. Height above sea level is 620 feet. About 5 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Rockingham County. Start from Northwood, 2.7 miles down the road. Beyond it, Epsom at 6.6 miles and Barrington at 8 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Meadow Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Across Rockingham County, recorded fish include rainbow trout, largemouth bass and brown trout. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. The shape of Meadow Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 69°F; the cold one sits at 20°F. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early April. The water is typically free of ice between early April and mid December. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Expect Meadow Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. Coe-Brown Academy Forestry Lot takes in this water; protected-area rules will apply. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Should this one be busy, Harvey Lake is 0.9 miles off. Check the position on Meadow Lake before loading the car.