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Northwood Lake sits in New Hampshire and is classified as a lake. At around 653 acres (about 1 square miles), it is a modest waterbody. If you are planning a trip, Bow Lake and Winnisquam Lake are also nearby. For this location, LakeRadar tracks an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Use the conditions and forecast on this page to decide when to go boating, fishing, or paddling at Northwood Lake.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 8:07 PM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best good fishing window, averaging 85/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the northwest. Measured water temperature 53°F from a representative gauge 20.4 mi away. Provisional data. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 50° | 48° | 47° | 45° | 44° | 43° | 43° | 42° | 41° | 40° | 40° | 40° | 41° | 44° | 49° | 52° | 54° | 57° | 58° | 59° | 59° | 58° | 55° | 51° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direction | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW |
| Gusts (kts) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Precip % | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 50°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 14 mph | 1% | 3% | Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 48°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 14 mph | 1% | 22% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 47°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 14 mph | 1% | 13% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 45°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 14 mph | 1% | 18% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 44°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 14 mph | 0% | 12% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 43°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 14 mph | 0% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 43°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 42°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 14 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 41°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 14 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 40°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 14 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Sat, 6 AM EDT | 40°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 14 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM EDT | 40°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 14 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sat, 8 AM EDT | 41°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 14 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Sat, 9 AM EDT | 44°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 16 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Sat, 10 AM EDT | 49°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 17 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 11 AM EDT | 52°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 17 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 12 PM EDT | 54°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 17 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Sat, 1 PM EDT | 57°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 17 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sat, 2 PM EDT | 58°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 17 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
| Sat, 3 PM EDT | 59°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 16 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
| Sat, 4 PM EDT | 59°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 16 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Sat, 5 PM EDT | 58°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Sat, 6 PM EDT | 55°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 9 mph | 0% | 9% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 7 PM EDT | 51°F | 5 mph NW (315°) | 7 mph | 0% | 16% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 8 PM EDT | 46°F | Calm | 5 mph | 0% | 21% | Mostly 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 | 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 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 | Friday October 16, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 38° | 59° | 35° | 63° | 50° | 66° | 49° | 61° | 44° | 57° | 37° | 57° | 39° | 56° |
| Wind | W 5 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | N 0 to 5 mph | SW 0 to 5 mph | E 0 to 5 mph | N 5 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | E 5 to 10 mph | NE 10 mph | NW 10 to 15 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | NW 5 to 10 mph | SW 5 mph | S 5 to 10 mph |
| Gusts | 14 mph | 17 mph | 9 mph | 14 mph | 12 mph | 12 mph | 9 mph | 17 mph | 20 mph | 23 mph | 20 mph | 16 mph | 12 mph | 12 mph |
| Precip % | 1% | 0% | 0% | 3% | 94% | 81% | 19% | 63% | 62% | 34% | 11% | 4% | 12% | 35% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Northwood Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
ISINGLASS R AT ROCHESTER NECK RD, NR DOVER, NH · Oct 9, 7:15 PM UTC
Nearby river temperature: 56.1°F at LAMPREY RIVER AT LANGFORD ROAD, AT RAYMOND, NH (11.4 mi away) · Oct 9, 7:45 PM UTC
Good for fishing (85/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. Dusk hours (20:00 local). Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (93/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. No active official alerts for this lake. 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 (79/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 9 mph, making the breeze puffy. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (66/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. No active official alerts for this lake. Water temperature is 53°F (combined air+water: 103°F). Cold shock hazard: sudden immersion below 55°F poses serious risk. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 53°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.
Anchored in the heart of NH, Northwood Lake serves as a central hub for boating excursions, weekend camping, and sport fishing. The lake features varied bottom contours and shoreline cover that support diverse aquatic life. Launch ramps and recreational 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 Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Yellow Perch, Chain Pickerel, 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 Northwood 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, 8:07 PM EDT