Northwood Lake facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Northwood Lake
Northwood Lake Location in New Hampshire Show map of New Hampshire Northwood Lake Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Location	Rockingham County and Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Coordinates	43°13′1″N 71°15′48″W / 43.21694°N 71.26333°W / 43.21694; -71.26333
Primary inflows	Narrows Brook; Flat Meadow Brook; Griffin Brook
Primary outflows	Little Suncook River
Basin countries	United States
Max. length	3.1 mi (5.0 km)
Max. width	0.7 mi (1.1 km)
Surface area	653 acres (2.64 km2)
Average depth	12 ft (3.7 m)
Max. depth	20 ft (6.1 m)
Surface elevation	517 ft (158 m)
Settlements	Northwood; Epsom

Northwood Lake is a large lake located in central New Hampshire, United States. It covers about 653-acre (2.64 km²), which is a little bigger than 490 football fields! The lake stretches across parts of Rockingham and Merrimack counties. You can find it near the towns of Northwood and Epsom. A small part of the southern shore is also in the town of Deerfield.

Water flows into Northwood Lake from smaller streams like Narrows Brook, Flat Meadow Brook, and Griffin Brook. The water then flows out of the lake through the Little Suncook River. This river eventually joins the Suncook River, which then flows into the larger Merrimack River.

Life in Northwood Lake

Northwood Lake is known as a "warmwater fishery." This means its waters are warm enough for certain types of fish to live and thrive. It's a great spot for fishing!

Fish Species

Many different kinds of fish call Northwood Lake home. Some of the fish you might find here include:

• Smallmouth bass
• Largemouth bass
• Chain pickerel
• Brown bullhead
• White perch

Plants in the Lake

Sometimes, certain plants can grow a lot in lakes. In Northwood Lake, you might find a plant called milfoil. This plant can sometimes grow very thick.