There are many marinas around the lake to serve boater needs. This is Shep Brown's Marina in Meredith.
The speed limit on Lake Winnipesaukee is 45 miles per hour during day light.
New Hampshire’s Spar Buoys
Vessels operating on New Hampshire waters must observe these rules when encountering spar buoys.
All Black
This buoy marks one side of a well-defined channel. Go between it and its companion “all red” spar buoy.
All Red
This buoy marks one side of a well-defined channel. Go between it and its companion “all black” spar buoy.
White with Red Top
If heading east or west, go south of this buoy. If heading north or south, go west of this buoy.
White with Black Top
If heading east or west, go north of this buoy. If heading north or south, go east of this buoy.
There are some public and privately owned boat launches around Lake Winnipesaukee. This is the launch at Silver Sands Motel in Gilford
There are boat accessible restaurants in many areas around the lake. This is Akwa on Meredith Bay near Weirs Beach.
Speed limits on Lake Winnipesaukee were signed into law in June 2010 established speed limits of 30mph at night and 45mph during the day.