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In New Hampshire, Bow Lake is a lake used for time on and around the water. Fish documented in the area include Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, and Smallmouth Bass. Its recorded surface area is approximately 1,149 acres. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. If you are planning a trip, Winnisquam Lake, Lake Attitash, and Ossipee Lake are also nearby. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Bow Lake so you can plan a visit.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 2:37 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best good fishing window, averaging 86/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the west. Measured water temperature 55°F from a representative gauge 15.5 mi away. Provisional data. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 51° | 49° | 48° | 47° | 47° | 46° | 48° | 52° | 56° | 59° | 60° | 61° | 61° | 63° | 61° | 61° | 58° | 53° | 53° | 51° | 50° | 49° | 48° | 46° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 |
| Direction | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW | W | W | W | W | W |
| Gusts (kts) | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 18 | 13 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 2 AM EDT | 51°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 3 AM EDT | 49°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Fri, 4 AM EDT | 48°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 0% | 12% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 5 AM EDT | 47°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 0% | 18% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 47°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 0% | 36% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 46°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 0% | 38% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 48°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 14 mph | 0% | 8% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 52°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 22 mph | 1% | 11% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 56°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 27 mph | 1% | 15% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 59°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 29 mph | 1% | 14% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 60°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 30 mph | 1% | 19% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 61°F | 20 mph W (270°) | 31 mph | 0% | 21% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 61°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 29 mph | 1% | 24% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 63°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 29 mph | 1% | 9% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 61°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 30 mph | 1% | 4% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 61°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 29 mph | 1% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 58°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 21 mph | 1% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 53°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 15 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 53°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 28 mph | 0% | 9% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 51°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 24 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 50°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 20 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 49°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 18 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 48°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 16 mph | 0% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 46°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 17 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 45°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 17 mph | 0% | 5% | Clear |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Overnight October 9, 2026 | Friday October 9, 2026 | Friday Night October 9, 2026 | Saturday October 10, 2026 | Saturday Night October 10, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 46° | 63° | 41° | 60° | 41° | 64° | 50° | 66° | 49° | 62° | 46° | 60° | 42° | 59° |
| Wind | W 5 mph | W 5 to 20 mph | W 5 to 10 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | SW 0 to 10 mph | E 0 to 5 mph | N 5 mph | N 0 to 5 mph | S 5 to 10 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | NW 10 to 15 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | W 5 mph |
| Gusts | 12 mph | 35 mph | 30 mph | 17 mph | 7 mph | 16 mph | 12 mph | 9 mph | 9 mph | 17 mph | 20 mph | 25 mph | 22 mph | 12 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 6% | 85% | 73% | 14% | 52% | 51% | 41% | 6% | 7% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Bow Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
ISINGLASS R AT ROCHESTER NECK RD, NR DOVER, NH · Oct 8, 8:15 PM UTC
Nearby river temperature: 57.0°F at LAMPREY RIVER AT LANGFORD ROAD, AT RAYMOND, NH (14.5 mi away) · Oct 8, 8:45 PM UTC
Good for fishing (86/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 57°F from a representative gauge 14.5 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 10 mph from the west. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (82%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for boating (81/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 10 mph from the west. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for sailing (87/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the W is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (81/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the west. No active official alerts for this lake. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 55°F. Cold shock reflex presents an immediate drowning risk.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of NH Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Nestled in NH, Bow Lake is an attractive freshwater lake celebrated for its open water, scenic shoreline, and productive sport fishery. From spring pre-spawn fishing to peak summer watersports, the lake remains a popular regional destination. Keep watercraft clean, drained, and dry to safeguard this aquatic resource.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Smallmouth Bass. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Northern cold winter conditions with freezing air temperatures and potential surface ice formation. Ramps and water systems may be winterized. Confirm open status before visiting.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Bow Lake is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 9, 2:37 AM EDT