Baxter Lake (New Hampshire) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Baxter Lake
Baxter Lake Location in New Hampshire Show map of New Hampshire Baxter Lake Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Location	Strafford County, New Hampshire
Coordinates	43°19′39″N 71°02′36″W / 43.32750°N 71.04333°W / 43.32750; -71.04333
Primary outflows	Rickers Brook
Basin countries	United States
Max. length	1.1 mi (1.8 km)
Max. width	0.8 mi (1.3 km)
Surface area	302 acres (1.22 km2)
Average depth	7 ft (2.1 m)
Max. depth	16 ft (4.9 m)
Surface elevation	414 ft (126 m)
Settlements	Farmington; Rochester

Baxter Lake is a 302.1-acre (1.223 km²) water body located in Strafford County in eastern New Hampshire, United States, in the town of Farmington and the city of Rochester. It is part of the Cocheco River watershed, a tributary of the Piscataqua River.

Lake access is from the state launching ramp off Four Rod Road. Once clear of the island, winds are very steady for small boat sailing. Much of the east shoreline is undeveloped.

The lake is classified as a warmwater fishery, with observed species including smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, chain pickerel, and horned pout.