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Akers Pond
Location in New Hampshire##Location in the United States
Location in New Hampshire##Location in the United States
Akers
Pond
Location in New Hampshire
Location in New Hampshire##Location in the United States
Location in New Hampshire##Location in the United States
Akers
Pond
Location in the United States
Location Coos County, New Hampshire
Coordinates 44°47′55″N 71°09′37″W / 44.79861°N 71.16028°W / 44.79861; -71.16028
Primary inflows Greenough Brook
Primary outflows Clear Stream
Basin countries United States
Max. length 1.3 mi (2.1 km)
Max. width 0.6 mi (0.97 km)
Surface area 276 acres (1.12 km2)
Average depth 18 ft (5.5 m)
Max. depth 26 ft (7.9 m)
Surface elevation 1,228 ft (374 m)
Settlements Errol

Akers Pond is a lovely lake covering about 276 acres. That's like 200 football fields! It's located in Coos County, way up north in New Hampshire, United States. The nearest town is Errol.

Discover Akers Pond

Akers Pond is a natural body of water. It stretches about 1.3 miles long and 0.6 miles wide. The deepest part of the pond is about 26 feet. That's like the height of a two-story building!

Where Akers Pond Water Goes

Water flows into Akers Pond from a small stream called Greenough Brook. The water then flows out of Akers Pond into Clear Stream. From there, it travels to the Androscoggin River. This river eventually reaches the state of Maine.

What Lives in Akers Pond?

Akers Pond is known as a coldwater fishery. This means its waters are cool enough for certain types of fish to live there happily. Fish like rainbow trout love cooler water. You might also find largemouth bass swimming in the pond. These fish are popular with people who enjoy fishing.

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