Lake Francis
Lake, Coos County. New Hampshire, United States.
45.0424, -71.3307 — View on the map
- Area
- 783 ha
- Managed by
- New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
- Permit required
- New Hampshire fishing license (NHFG)
- Boat launch
- yes
Useful gear for this area
Chosen from the species and size limits regulated in this area.
Responsible gearDigital Hanging Scale 50 kgTo check the minimum size: Brown trout 38.1 cm here.
€30.90£16.90Not shipped to the United States
Microfibre Towel 41 × 54 cm with HookFor: all fishing · drying
€22.90£12.90Not shipped to the United States
Cotton Fishing Cap with Hook-and-Loop StrapFor: all fishing · sun
€23.90£12.90Not shipped to the United States
Species present
Rainbow troutOncorhynchus mykiss
Brown troutSalmo trutta
Atlantic salmonSalmo salar
Lake troutSalvelinus namaycush
NHFG Freshwater Fishing Guide species codes (unambiguous codes only)
Local rules
Fishery: Coldwater. Species codes (NHFG): RT,BT,LLS,LT,ECP,BRB,RS (codes not decoded here: ECP, BRB, RS). Notes: Stocked; lake trout and/or salmon lake. Max depth 82 ft.
Area rules (New Hampshire) for these species
| Lake trout | 38.1 cm |
| Landlocked salmon | 38.1 cm |
Access
Lake Francis SP boat ramp; or Rt 3 launch (limited)
Official sources
- NH Freshwater Fishing Guide — New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (ArcGIS Online) (accessed on 23 September 2026)
- NH_Freshwater_Fishing_Guide — item page (NHFG) (accessed on 23 September 2026)