Boating on Stinson Lake
The lake has a public boat ramp located on Stinson Lake Road at the south end of the lake near the dam.
There are no public beaches on the lake. Parking is limited.
The boat ramp is maintained by NH Fish & Game. A depth map is shown below and can be found on the state website: https://www.wildlife.nh.gov/fishing-new-hampshire/nh-bathymetry-maps. Scroll down the list of lakes and select Stinson Lake.
Ski Craft Restriction
Pursuant to state law (RSA 270:74-a), Ski craft were banned on Stinson Lake as of October 1, 1989. “Ski craft” means any motorized watercraft or private boat which is less than 13 feet in length as manufactured, is capable of exceeding a speed of 20 miles per hour, and has the capacity to carry not more than the operator and one other person while in operation. The term includes jet ski, surf ski, fun ski, and all personal water craft (PWCs) designed to seat 1 or 2 persons.
NH State Police Marine Patrol https://www.nhsp.dos.nh.gov/our-services/field-operations-bureau/marine-patrol/restricted-bodies-water.
Boating Speed
NH Boating Law states it is unlawful to operate a vessel at greater than headway speed (6 mph) within 150 feet of: swimmers, the shoreline, other vessels, docks or moorings, rafts or floats.
Boating Education
New Hampshire has a mandatory boating education law. Everyone 16 years of age who operates a motorboat over 25 horsepower on New Hampshire waters must have a boating education certificate. https://www.nhsp.dos.nh.gov/our-services/field-operations-bureau/marine-patrol/boating-education.