Baxter Lake (New Hampshire) facts for kids
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 Baxter Lake
Location in New Hampshire
Baxter Lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | Strafford County, New Hampshire |
| Coordinates | 43°19′39″N 71°02′36″W / 43.32750°N 71.04333°W |
| 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 beautiful lake located in Strafford County, in the eastern part of New Hampshire, United States. It covers about 302.1-acre (1.223 km2) of water. The lake is shared between the town of Farmington and the city of Rochester. It is an important part of the Cocheco River watershed, which eventually flows into the Piscataqua River.
Exploring Baxter Lake
Baxter Lake is a great spot for outdoor activities. You can easily get to the lake using the public boat ramp. This ramp is located off Four Rod Road. It makes it simple to launch your boat and start exploring the water.
Boating and Sailing
Once you are out on the lake, past the island, you will often find steady winds. This makes Baxter Lake a perfect place for small boat sailing. Many parts of the eastern shoreline are still natural and undeveloped. This means you can enjoy the quiet beauty of the lake.
Fishing Fun
Baxter Lake is known as a "warmwater fishery." This means its waters are warm enough for certain types of fish to thrive. Anglers, or people who like to fish, can find several popular species here.
Fish You Might Catch
Some of the fish commonly found in Baxter Lake include:
These fish make Baxter Lake a fun place for fishing trips.
