Lonesome Lake

Lonesome Lake covers 12.1 acres in Grafton County, New Hampshire. At this Lonesome fishery, the recorded maximum depth at the lake is 8 feet.

What to Expect at Lonesome Lake

With 12.1 acres and only 8 feet of maximum depth, the lake is a broad, shallow fishery where wind, weeds and small bottom changes can matter more than offshore depth.

Fish and Useful Baits at Lonesome Lake

On this 12.1-acre Lonesome basin, fish reported from the lake include brook trout and yellow perch. For Lonesome in Grafton County, stocking also supports brook trout already reported from the lake. At this Lonesome fishery, stocking describes management activity at the lake; it does not guarantee those fish at every spot or on every trip.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

On this 12.1-acre Lonesome basin, yellow perch in the lake are commonly caught with a small jig tipped with a minnow or worm near bottom.

Trout

For brook trout at Lonesome in Grafton County, use a small spoon, inline spinner, trout magnet or natural bait on light line. At this Lonesome fishery, trout often move from shallow spring water toward cooler or deeper water in the lake as temperatures rise.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Lonesome Lake

On this 12.1-acre Lonesome basin, let wind and water color choose the first section on the lake. For Lonesome in Grafton County, compare vegetation, shade and firm-bottom changes around the lake before searching open water.

When to Fish Lonesome Lake

At this Lonesome fishery, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. On this 12.1-acre Lonesome basin, summer fishing on the lake is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. For Lonesome in Grafton County, during fall at the lake, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.