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Dublin Lake
AKA : Monadnock Pond
240 Acres |
General Information: This coldwater pond is probably one of the most picturesque and better-known waterbodies in the region. With Mount Monadnock as its backdrop to the south, the lake offers a very quiet boating environment as well as some excellent trout fishing. It is characterized as being a wide-open waterbody with a smooth shoreline and very few coves. The lake is almost entirely surrounded by roadways. Rt. 101 runs along the entire north shore. Lake Road runs along the entire western and southern shores. There is no public beach but some people use the boat ramp area to swim. There are a few private beach clubs along the eastern side. Although gas powered engines are allowed the lake seems to get a lot more paddling activity. There is no reason for this, other than the shallowness of the boat ramp that can limit some types of large boats from being launched. Regardless, the local residents prefer the quietness of the lake and ask that all visitors limit boat noise during the evening hours.
Setting: Rural (35% developed shoreline) – Only a few large cottages actually abut the shore, especially on the eastern side. Smaller deck-like structures are more common along the narrow strip of land between the roadways and the water.
Depth: The average depth is 64-feet with the deepest point being 100-feet, located about 1000-feet off the eastern shore. The entire width of the lake runs very deep with the shallowest part being 60-feet. There is another deep hole, at about 80-feet deep located 500-feet off the western shore.
Water Transparency: The water is very clear at 31-feet.
Weeds/Vegetation: Vegetation is scant except for sporadic clusters along the shore. Most of the vegetation consists of submergent water grass with some emergent plants like water lilies. The heaviest concentration is on the western side near the boat ramp. The bottom is comprised of sand near the shore with the deeper depths being muck with some rocks.
Inlets/Outlets: The pond is almost entirely spring fed. The only outlet is a small spillway dam located in the southwest corner.
Fish Populations: Brook trout are stocked every fall and spring. Warm water species include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, brown bullhead, sunfish, and white sucker. Rainbow smelt and crayfish comprise the majority of the forage in the lake.
Fishing: The lake is considered to be the premier brook trout fishery in southern New Hampshire and is managed as a designated trout pond. The clear cold water and healthy bait fish population means that holdover trout from previous stockings can grow to good size. The daily limit for brook trout is 3-fish per day. The lake’s extreme depth relegates the warm water fish to the immediate shoreline. The western shore, including the southwest corner, is probably the best place to target. The lack of vegetation does create some limitations on the size of bass but the healthy crayfish and smelt population is a plus.
Fishing Restriction: The daily limit for brook trout is 3 fish.
Shore Fishing: The heavy ownership of the waterfront limits shore access to the area immediately near the boat launch.
Ice Fishing: The lake is managed for trout. Ice fishing is prohibited.
Boat Ramp and Access: The town managed boat ramp is located off Lake Road on the western side. The angle of the paved ramp empties into only a few feet of water so boaters should be cautious when launching. Lake Road is narrow so maneuverability can be an issue, especially if there is a lot of traffic. Parking is limited to about 6 vehicles.
Restrictions: There is a 10 MPH restriction. This restriction does not apply between 4:00 p.m. and one-half hour after sunset daily. Skicraft banned.
Directions: From the West: If coming from Keene take Route 101 heading east towards Dublin. Take a right onto Lake Road just before the lake. From the East: The lake is located just west of Dublin Center. Take Route 101 west from Dublin. Take a left onto Lake Road, which will be on the left just after the lake. Take Lake Road for about 2000-feet to the boat ramp area on the left. You will have gone too far if you pass Mauran Lane on the right.
Local Numbers: |
Dublin Police: |
(603) 563-8411 |
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Dublin Fire: |
(603) 563-8137 |
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