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Answers To Common
Questions:
- Are
there any online maps of Lake Winnipesaukee?
Here are some historic maps
of Lake Winnipesaukee from 1909 and 1956.
Maps
Of Lake Winnipesaukee
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- Is
there a way for me to study for the boating exam
online?
Yes. Visit the below
address. You'll need a grade of 80 percent or higher to
pass.
http://www.boatsafe.com/boat/boatnh.htm
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- What
can I do to help prevent the spread of Milfoil?
Much the same as dealing
with Zebra Mussels. Remove any foliage from your boat and
trailer, and while boating, try to avoid passing through
areas where there are aquatic plants. If you do find and
remove milfoil from your boat, carefully dispose of it at
a great distance from the water. - Updated: September
20, 2001
How can
I prevent the spread of Zebra Mussels?
Perform an inspection of
your boat and trailer for weeds, foliage, or anything
green and remove, as the mussels are often found on
plants. You will also want to flush the cooling system and
your bilge areas. If you have live wells with water,
discard all bait that may have contacted infested waters.
You can also let your boat dry for 48 hours or more. The
exterior of your boat could also be washed with hot water,
which will which kill zebra mussels. Be sure the water is
at least 140 degrees.
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- Do
I have to take a boater education course?
Eventually. If you were born
on or after January 1, 1983, you must have a boating
safety certificate by Jan. 1, 2002. On each successive
January 1st after that, that requirement extends out
further to 1977, 1973, 1967, 1963, 1957, and everyone by
2008.
- How
old do you have to be to operate a boat on Lake
Winnipesaukee?
Unless accompanied by an
adult, anyone under 16 can not operate a boat or outboard
motor having power in excess of 25 HP. A person under 16
can not operate a ski or personal water craft under any
conditions.
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- How
far would a drive around Winnipesaukee be?
The driving distance around
the lake is about 63 Miles. To go all the way around,
start at Route 3 at Weirs Beach and head north to
Meredith. From there you'll be going clockwise. Take route
25, route 109, route 28, Bay Hill Road,, Route 11, Elm
Street, Parade Road and finally back to Route 3.
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- How
big is Lake Winnipesaukee?
About 72 square miles or
44,586 acres in size.
- How
much shoreline does Lake Winnipesaukee have?
About 182 miles of it.
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- What
is the total amount of Island Shoreline?
The shoreline length of all
the islands combined is thought to be 100.5 miles,
according to Bizer. For more info click
here.
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- Is
it possible to rent an Island?
Yes, as a matter of fact you
can. If you have deep pockets, you can rent Little Six
Mile Island for $2500 per week. For More Info visit littlesixmileisland.com
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- What's
so special about Stonedam Island?
Stonedam Island has a
wildlife preserve that can be visited only by boat. For
More Info
click
here.
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- How
much water flows out of Lake Winnipesaukee?
Bizer puts it best: The flow
of water leaving Lake Winnipesaukee at the Lakeport Dam is
measured in cubic feet per second (CFS). To put this in
perspective, 1917 CFS is enough to fill a standard
swimming pool in about 1.2 seconds. For a period of 24
hours, 1917 CFS yields 1.24 billion gallons, or enough
water to lower the level of Lake Winnipesaukee just one
inch. To find out how much water is flowing out of the
Lakeport damn right now, click
here
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- Duplicate
Islands?
Winnipesaukee has many
islands with the same name. There are 3 Cove islands, 3
Rock Islands, and 6 islands which involve the word Pine in
their names.
- What
type of fish can be found in Lake Winnipesaukee?
You'll find salmon, rainbow
trout, brook trout, lake trout, smallmouth bass,
largemouth bass, pickerel, yellow perch, white perch,
hornpout, cusk, smelt, and whitefish.
- When
does ice out usually occur on Lake Winnipesaukee?
The most ice outs have
occurred in April, specifically April the 12th. Ice out
has occurred in may and as early as march. During the
spring of 2001, the record breaking snowfall and severe
winter weather delayed ice out until May 3rd.
- What
can I expect the water temperatures to be?
Well, the lake is of course
frozen in the winter. In the summer, depending on the
weather, the lake is warmed up to the 70's. During the
summer of 2001, an August heat wave warmed the water up to
a comfy 79 degrees. In past cooler summers, the lake can
struggle to get above 73 degrees.
- What
does Winnipesaukee mean?
It's an Indian word, which
is is thought to have several meanings. The most common
interpretation is "Smile of the Great Spirit"
What
determines the exact time and date of Ice Out on Lake
Winnipesaukee?
The official Ice-Out is
determines when the Mt. Washington can successfully
navigate to all it ports of call. The Lakes Region
Association is responsible for reporting the announcement.
Are
there any unusual Lake Winnipesaukee island names?
You bet. How about
Overnight, Spider, Rattlesnake, Scavenger, Winch, Upper
Shoe, Little Barndoor, Sleepers, Gichigumi, Little
Whortleberry, Huck, Little Ganzey, and Guay.
When
does Lake Winnipesaukee freeze over in the winter?
This can vary widely,
depending on how warm or cool the fall and early winter
days are. Most often, the lake is iced over by late
December.
How
many islands does Lake Winnipesaukee have?
The always changing number
is currently at 244.
Which
island on Lake Winnipesaukee has the tallest summit?
Rattlesnake Island has a
rocky summit that is about 800 feet high.
What
is the smallest island on Lake Winnipesaukee?
The island is called Becky's
Garden. It's about 10 feet wide, and its size can vary
depending on the lake level.
How
high is Lake Winnipesaukee above sea level?
The lake is 504 feet above
the sea.
How
deep is Lake Winnipesaukee?
There are lots of figures
floating around on this one. Some say depths of over 300
have been found in Weirs Bay, we think that's bull.
The most common and accurate number seems to be 213 feet.
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