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Launch Conditions

Good to launch

Conditions look good for launching.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Sunset 8:05 PM
Water level
3.46 ft

Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.

Live Water Conditions on MacDowell Reservoir

Updated 1 hr ago
Gage Height
3.46ft

Source: USGS station 01083000NUBANUSIT BK BLW MACDOWELL DAM NR PETERBOROUGH NH · 0.5 mi from MacDowell Reservoir

Launch Light & Moon — August 4

local time
First Light
5:10 AM
Sunrise
5:42 AM
Sunset
8:05 PM
Last Light
8:37 PM

Last Quarter (64% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.

Location

Quick Facts: MacDowell Reservoir

Quick facts about MacDowell Reservoir
LocationPeterborough, New Hampshire
WaterbodyMacDowell Reservoir
Access TypePublic
Rating4.7/5 (94 reviews)
Coordinates42.895668, -71.987090
HoursCheck on site
CountyHillsborough County
Phone(603) 924-3431

MacDowell Reservoir is a boat launch providing access to MacDowell Reservoir in Peterborough, New Hampshire at coordinates 42.89567, -71.98709. Rated 4.7/5 based on 94 Google reviews.

MacDowell Reservoir is a boat launch on MacDowell Reservoir in Peterborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.

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Frequently Asked Questions About MacDowell Reservoir

How is MacDowell Reservoir rated?

MacDowell Reservoir has a 4.7 out of 5 rating based on 94 Google reviews from boaters.

What water does MacDowell Reservoir access?

MacDowell Reservoir provides boat launch access to MacDowell Reservoir in Peterborough, New Hampshire.

How do I get to MacDowell Reservoir?

MacDowell Reservoir is located at coordinates 42.895668, -71.987090 in Peterborough, New Hampshire. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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