Lakes and Ponds
...Back Lake Boundry Snag Pond Moose Pond Round
Pond
Plus many, many more.
North Country Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1
Colebrook, NH 03576

(603) 237-8939  (800) 698-8939
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Lakes and Ponds of Northern NH and Vermont

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Back Lake










348 Acre Pond situated in Pittsburg, NH
Maximum Depth: 15 ft
Elevation: 1575'
Fish Species: Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Horned Pout
Access is a gravel ramp with ample parking 0.3 mile up the Spooner Road on the right.



Lake Francis















1934 Acres
Maximum Depth: 85'
Elevation: 1631'
Fish Species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Salmon, Lake Trout & Pickerel
Boat access can be located in two places; Just off Route 3 - north of the Village and at the Lake Francis State Park at the end of the River Road in Pittsburg, NH (photo courtesy of Arlene Allard)



First Connecticut Lake
















3071 Acres
Elevation: 1631'
Fish Species: Land-locked Salmon & Lake Trout
Boat access is off Route 3, north of Young's Store approx. 2 miles on the right just past the dam. Photo courtesy of Arlene Allard



Second Connecticut Lake















1102 Acres
Max. Depth: 63'
Fish Species: Brook Trout, Land-locked Salmon & Lake Trout
Elevation: 1871'
Boat access is via a paved ramp. Travel 7.5 miles past the dam on First Connecticut Lake, go past the dam on Second Connecticut Lake and take the next right at the sign. Take this dirt road in about a mile and the boat ramp is down off to the right. Lots of parking and picnic tables are available. Photo courtesy of Dave Loveland



East Inlet









92 Acres
Max. Depth: 10'
Elevation: 1938'
Fish Species: Brook Trout
To access East Inlet and the Norton Pool Area, travel north on Route 3 in Pittsburg approximately 17 miles north of the Pittsburg Village and look for East Inlet Rd. on your right. After crossing the bridge, bear right and follow this road, watching on your left for the dam and the parking area. East Inlet is a favorite place for early morning sightings of moose in the summer months. Kayaks/Canoes are quiet and generally don't disturb the wildlife up there. So bring the camera and get some shots of a lifetime! Photo courtesy of Dave & Joy Loveland



Boundary Pond
















20 Acres
Fish Species: Brook Trout (Fly-Fishing only)
The trailhead is accessed by driving north on Route 3 in Pittsburg approximately 17 miles north of the Pittsburg Village to the East Inlet Road. Take a right at the fork just after crossing the bridge and follow this road for several miles without turning off. The first small pond that you come to will be Snag Pond and Boundary Pond is off this road to the left after Snag Pond... If you don't take the left and keep going straight, you'll be at Rhubarb Pond, where the road ends at the Beaver Dam washout. Photo courtesy of Arlene Allard



Snag Pond









Snag Pond is a remote pond located up near Boundary and Rhubarb Ponds. To find Snag Pond, travel north on Route 3 in Pittsburg approximately 17 miles past the Pittsburg Village. Take the East Inlet Rd. on your right and cross the bridge, then bear right. Follow this road for several miles and Snag Pond is the first pond on your left just off the tote road. Photo courtesy of Arlene Allard



Rhubarb Pond















Also known as Unknown Pond North of Boundary Pond, to access this remote pond, travel north on Route 3 17 + miles past the Pittsburg Village looking for East Inlet Road on your right. Take East Inlet Rd., cross the bridge and bear right. Follow this road several miles and you'll see Snag Pond on your left... Stay straight on this road and you'll eventually end up at Rhubarb Pond by the beaver dam wash-out. Photo courtesy of Arlene Allard



Round Pond















Elevation: 1916'
Access to Round Pond is off from Route 3 in Pittsburg north of the 1st Connecticut Lake Dam a few miles, on your left. Look for Round Pond Road and take this winding road a few miles up in...at the fork, bear right and you'll see the boat launch area nestled in the trees on your left. Photo courtesy of Arlene Allard



Scott Bog








88 Acres
Max. Depth: 10'
Fish Species: Brook Trout (Fly-fishing only)
Scott Bog is well known for the peace and solitude of great fishing. To access, Take Route 3 north out of the Pittsburg Village approximately 17 miles...Look for the East Inlet Road on the right. After crossing the bridge, bear left. Stay on this road for a few more miles, then take a sharp left where the boat launch sign is. Cross the 'outlet' of Scott Brook and the boat launch and dam area is located on the right in a tight turn-around. Photo courtesy of Arlene Allard



Clarksville Pond








22 Acres
Max. Depth: 15'
Elevation: 2027'
Fish Species: Brook Trout and Horned Pout (Fly-fishing only)
In the summer months, beautiful Clarksville Pond is home to several pairs of loons that accentuate the peacefulness with their lonesome cries.
Access to the pond is a gravel launch located off the Clarksville Pond Rd, visable from the road, with a parking area large enough for at least 5 vehicles. Gas motors aren't allowed on this pond.
Photo courtesy of Wayne Fogg



Big Diamond Pond









181 Acres
Max. Depth: 108'
Elevation: 2190
Fish Species: Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout & Cusk
To get to Big Diamond Pond, take Rt. 26 and about halfway between Dixville Notch and the town of Colebrook, take the Diamond Pond Road that goes east... Follow this road for about 7 miles going past Coleman State Park and Little Diamond Pond on your right... Photo courtesy of Roger & Linda Glew



Fourth
Connecticut
Lake










1.8 Acre
Elevation: 2670'
The source of New England's longest river (410 miles) is Fourth Connecticut Lake. Access to the trailhead is located behind the US Customs building, 22 miles beyond the village of Pittsburg, on Route. 3. Parking is across the road from the customs building.
A moderately steep half-mile foot trail leads you to the smallest of the Connecticut Lakes. The Nature Conservancy maintains the 78-acre preserve and the Loop Trail around the water. This trail also serves as the final spur off The Cohos Trail if you are northbound. Photo courtesy of Lainie Castine

North Country Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1
Colebrook, NH 03576

(603) 237-8939  (800) 698-8939
FAX 603-237-4573