Lake Massabesic or Massabesic Lake[1] is a lake in southern New Hampshire, United States, covering about 2,560 acres (1,040 ha)[2] (equivalent to about 4 sq mi or 10 km2) within the city of Manchester and the town of Auburn. Because it provides drinking water for Manchester, swimming and water skiing are not allowed there.[3] Popular sports on the lake are sailing, fishing, and kayaking. The recreational trails along the lake provide views of the lake and the town of Auburn.
Besides flowing into the Manchester water system, the lake's water feeds Cohas Brook, leading to the Merrimack River. Massabesic is a Native American name meaning "place of much water" or "near the great brook."[citation needed]
The lake is classified as a cold- and warmwater fishery.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "Massabesic Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ a b "Massabesic Lake, Auburn, Manchester" (PDF). NH Fish & Game. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
- ^ Posted Rules for Lake Massabesic
- Auburn, New Hampshire, by Carl Forsaith
External links
- "Lake Massabesic Watershed", Manchester Water Works website
- "Lake Massabesic Depth Contour Map", Manchester Water Works
