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In New Hampshire, Mascoma Lake is a lake used for time on and around the water. Its recorded surface area is approximately 1,165 acres. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Nearby alternatives include Lake Sunapee, Newfound Lake, and Squam Lake. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Mascoma Lake so you can plan a visit.
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The last automated check (Oct 9, 5:18 PM EDT) found no active alerts for this lake, but that check is older than LakeRadar's alert freshness window, so the current alert status could not be confirmed.
Confirm before heading out: official alerts for this area or weather.gov/alerts. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
Overall Good (83/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (86/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 90/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the northwest. Dusk hours (19:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 58° | 56° | 52° | 48° | 46° | 45° | 44° | 43° | 42° | 41° | 40° | 40° | 39° | 39° | 38° | 39° | 43° | 43° | 48° | 52° | 55° | 56° | 57° | 57° |
| Wind (kts) | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direction | W | W | NW | NW | W | W | W | W | NW | NW | NW | W | W | W | W | W | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW |
| Gusts (kts) | 19 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Precip % | 12% | 3% | 11% | 7% | 7% | 2% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 58°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 22 mph | 12% | 6% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 56°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 18 mph | 3% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 52°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 14 mph | 11% | 33% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 48°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 9 mph | 7% | 44% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 46°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 7% | 41% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 45°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 2% | 23% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 44°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 1% | 17% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 43°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 0% | 15% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 42°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 0% | 15% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 41°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 0% | 12% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 40°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 0% | 13% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 40°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 2% | 16% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 39°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 0% | 14% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 6 AM EDT | 39°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 0% | 17% | Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM EDT | 38°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 0% | 16% | Sunny |
| Sat, 8 AM EDT | 39°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 0% | 9% | Sunny |
| Sat, 9 AM EDT | 43°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 9 mph | 0% | 10% | Sunny |
| Sat, 10 AM EDT | 43°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 9 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Sat, 11 AM EDT | 48°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Sat, 12 PM EDT | 52°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
| Sat, 1 PM EDT | 55°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 0% | 6% | Sunny |
| Sat, 2 PM EDT | 56°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 9 mph | 0% | 8% | Sunny |
| Sat, 3 PM EDT | 57°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 9 mph | 0% | 8% | Sunny |
| Sat, 4 PM EDT | 57°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 9 mph | 0% | 6% | Sunny |
| Sat, 5 PM EDT | 57°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 7 mph | 0% | 14% | Sunny |
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 | This Afternoon October 9, 2026 | This Afternoon October 9, 2026 | Tonight 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) | 60° | 60° | 37° | 57° | 35° | 62° | 49° | 65° | 49° | 59° | 42° | 54° | 36° | 55° |
| Wind | W 10 to 15 mph | W 10 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | NW 5 mph | 0 mph | SE 0 to 5 mph | SE 0 to 5 mph | N 0 to 5 mph | W 0 to 5 mph | SE 5 mph | NE 5 to 10 mph | NW 10 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | NW 5 mph |
| Gusts | 30 mph | 25 mph | 18 mph | 12 mph | 5 mph | 12 mph | 9 mph | 7 mph | 7 mph | 14 mph | 20 mph | 20 mph | 16 mph | 14 mph |
| Precip % | 25% | 12% | 11% | 0% | 0% | 10% | 94% | 75% | 35% | 74% | 72% | 29% | 10% | 5% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Mascoma Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Good for fishing (85/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the west. Afternoon hours (17:00 local). Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for boating (80/100), 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 (86/100), 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 (79/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the west. No active official alerts for this lake. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
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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.
Mascoma Lake stands as a well-regarded freshwater lake in NH, recognized for its rich fishery and accessible open-water recreation. The waterbody offers excellent conditions for troll fishing, drift casting, and pleasure boating. Shoreline access points and public park amenities are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
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 Yellow Perch, Brook Trout, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Rock 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 Mascoma 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, 5:58 PM EDT