Lake Wicwas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lake Wicwas |
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 Location in New Hampshire
Location in the United States
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| Location | Belknap County, New Hampshire |
| Coordinates | 43°36′51″N 71°33′9″W / 43.61417°N 71.55250°W |
| Primary inflows | Dolloff Brook |
| Primary outflows | tributary of Lake Winnisquam |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 1.7 mi (2.7 km) |
| Max. width | 1.1 mi (1.8 km) |
| Surface area | 350 acres (1.4 km2) |
| Average depth | 13 ft (4.0 m) |
| Max. depth | 35 ft (11 m) |
| Surface elevation | 504 ft (154 m) |
| Islands | 4 |
| Settlements | Meredith |
Lake Wicwas, also known as Wickwas Lake, is a beautiful body of water in central New Hampshire, United States. It covers about 350 acres, which is roughly the size of 265 football fields! You can find this lake in the town of Meredith, within New Hampshire's famous Lakes Region.
Water from Lake Wicwas starts an exciting journey. It flows south into Lake Winnisquam, then continues into the Winnipesaukee River, and finally joins the larger Merrimack River.
What Lives in Lake Wicwas?
Lake Wicwas is known as a warm-water fishery. This means its waters are a good home for fish that prefer warmer temperatures. If you like fishing, you might find several types of fish here, including:
These fish make Lake Wicwas a fun spot for anglers of all ages!
What's in a Name?
For a long time, people couldn't agree on how to spell the lake's name. Some spelled it "Wicwas," and others spelled it "Wickwas." To clear things up, local residents asked the state to make the spelling "Wicwas" (without the "K") official.
In November 2019, the U.S. Board on Geographic Names agreed with the locals. They officially decided that the correct spelling for the lake's name is "Wicwas." So, now everyone knows how to spell it!
