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From Spofford village at the outlet to Ware's Grove beach at the southwest end, the whole lake is on the outline here, with Pierce Island, the little state park, off the southwest shore.

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From Spofford village at the outlet to Ware's Grove beach at the southwest end, the whole lake is on the outline here, with Pierce Island, the little state park, off the southwest shore.

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Outline of Spofford Lake

Spofford Lake, as we draw it

The outline includes Pierce Island. Every piece here uses this same drawing.

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Spofford Lake facts, with sources

Surface area
About 730 acres
Length
About 2 miles
Width
About 1 mile
Maximum depth
More than 60 feet
Town and county
Chesterfield, Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Island
Pierce Island, a 5-acre wooded state park
Outflow
Partridge Brook, to the Connecticut River

Sources: en.wikipedia.org, chesterfield.nh.gov, usgs.gov

Questions about Spofford Lake

Where is Spofford Lake?

In the town of Chesterfield, in southwest New Hampshire. The village of Spofford is at the lake's outlet, and Partridge Brook carries the water to the Connecticut River.

How deep is Spofford Lake?

More than 60 feet at the deepest point and about 30 feet on average, according to the town of Chesterfield.

Can you swim at Spofford Lake?

Yes. Ware's Grove beach is open to the public for a fee from Memorial Day to Labor Day, with lifeguards until 5 pm. North Shore beach is for Chesterfield residents.

What fish are in Spofford Lake?

It's classified as a cold- and warmwater fishery. Anglers fish it for largemouth and smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, northern pike and bullhead.

What is Pierce Island?

A 5-acre island about a quarter mile from the state boat landing. It's a state park, densely wooded with hemlock.

What does the Spofford Lake outline include?

The whole lake, Spofford village to Ware's Grove, with Pierce Island near the southwest shore.

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