The Lake
Ossipee Lake is located in Carroll County in northeastern New Hampshire. At 3,245 acres, it is the sixth-largest lake located entirely in the state and is surrounded by the towns of Ossipee, Freedom and Effingham.
The lake is fed by the West Branch River from the north, the Bearcamp River and Lovell River from the west and the Pine River from the south. Water leaves the eastern end of the lake at the Ossipee River and flows into the Saco River in Maine and on to the Atlantic Ocean.
Water Level
The Dam Bureau of the N.H. Department of Environmental Services maintains real-time information on Ossipee Lake’s water level, air temperature and precipitation totals at Westward Shores and Ossipee River observation sites. Access this information by clicking here.
Legal
Ossipee Lake is protected by a complex set of state and local laws. Click on the Legal link above for information on important local cases and other useful legal information.
Special Places
Why do so many people love Ossipee Lake? Check our Special Places link for some of the reasons we think Ossipee Lake is one of the best lakes in northern New England.
Deep Spots
If you’re curious about the depth and contour of the area’s lakes, ponds and bays, check out our collection of bathymetric maps from the N.H. Fish & Game Department.
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Weather
Ossipee Lake
Temperature: 59°F
Conditions: Mist
Clouds: Broken Clouds
