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Northwood Lake

Lake in New Hampshire, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Northwood Lake is a 653-acre (2.64 km2)[1] water body located in Rockingham and Merrimack counties in central New Hampshire, United States, in the towns of Northwood and Epsom. The town of Deerfield occupies part of the southern shore. The outlet of the lake is the Little Suncook River, flowing west to the Suncook River, a tributary of the Merrimack River.

Coordinates43°13′1″N 71°15′48″W
Narrows Brook;
Flat Meadow Brook;
Griffin Brook
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Northwood Lake
Location of Northwood Lake in New Hampshire, USA.
Location of Northwood Lake in New Hampshire, USA.
Northwood Lake
Location within New Hampshire
Location of Northwood Lake in New Hampshire, USA.
Location of Northwood Lake in New Hampshire, USA.
Northwood Lake
Location within the United States
LocationRockingham County and Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Coordinates43°13′1″N 71°15′48″W
Narrows Brook;
Flat Meadow Brook;
Griffin Brook
Little Suncook River
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length3.1 mi (5.0 km)
Max. width0.7 mi (1.1 km)
Surface area
653 acres (2.64 km2)
Average depth
12 ft (3.7 m)
Max. depth20 ft (6.1 m)
Surface elevation
517 ft (158 m)
SettlementsNorthwood; Epsom
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The lake is classified as a warmwater fishery, with observed species including smallmouth and largemouth bass, chain pickerel, and brown bullhead, and white perch.[2]

Milfoil is present in the lake.[3]

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