Star Lake, New Hampshire: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Star Lake lies within the bounds of Sullivan County, New Hampshire. It stands 1,299 feet above sea level. Surface area is around 65 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Bank access stretches around 1.2 miles in total. Springfield sits 2.5 miles from the bank. After that come Grantham at 4.6 miles and New London at 4.8 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Star Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Across Sullivan County, recorded fish include rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, Arctic charr and largemouth bass. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Star Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 67°F and January at 18°F. Hard water is a season in its own right here. The lid usually goes in mid April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. Climate averages put the opening at about mid April and the closing near early December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. That is the shape of the year on Star Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Baptist Pond is 1.6 miles distant. Treat access at Star Lake as something to verify.