Town(s):
Alton NH, Gilmanton NH
County:
Belknap
Size:
253
acres
Average Depth:
18
feet
Maximum Depth:
78
feet
Boating Allowed:
Kayaks, Canoes, Sail Boats, Electric Motor Boats, Power Boats, Jet-skis, State & Local Rules & Regulations Apply
Swimming:
Swimming Allowed, No Restrictions
Sunset Lake is a 253-acre water body located in Belknap County in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, United States, in the towns of Gilmanton and Alton. Water from Sunset Lake flows south to Crystal Lake, the head of the Suncook River, which flows to the Merrimack River and ultimately the Gulf of Maine. The lake is classified as a warmwater fishery, with observed species including smallmouth and largemouth bass, rainbow smelt, chain pickerel, brown bullhead, sunfish, and yellow perch.
Vegetation Growth:
Minimal
Non-native Species:
Boat Access:
None, Private Lake
Parking Spaces:
None
Shoreline Development:
25-50%
