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34-acre lake near Franconia. NH GRANIT / NH Fish & Game survey water. The lake tops out around 40 ft. The depth chart is built from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the humps, channels and drop-offs you see are measured, not guessed. Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.
The drawn water covers 34 acres wrapped in 0.9 miles of bank. A shoreline index of 1.1 says round and simple: fish relate to depth changes here, not shoreline features. 35% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. End to end it runs roughly 0.4 mi, about 0.2 mi across. Grafton County claims this one. PROFILE LAKE sits 1 mi southeast — the closest neighbouring chart.
Come spring, look for brook trout tight to the bank in 2 to 15 ft. They move out to 10 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 3 to 20 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Break off the point: a drop-off around 20 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (6 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (20 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (6 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Break off the point (20 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Structure-wise the chart holds 5 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 39 ft.
Access data: New Hampshire Fish & Game — Public Access Sites. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
| Date | Species | Count | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21 | Brook Trout | 350 | — |
| Apr 30 | Brook Trout | 400 | — |
| Apr 23 | Brook Trout | 200 | — |
Source: NH Fish & Game stocking report, retrieved 2026-08-18.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for New Hampshire waters are set by the New Hampshire Fish and Game — and special regulations can apply to Echo Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official New Hampshire fishing regulations →
Echo Lake is about 40 ft (12 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart here comes from real state fisheries GPS surveys, so the contours reflect measured depths.
Anglers target brook trout on Echo Lake.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 20 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For brook trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Yes — per NH Fish & Game stocking report records, Echo Lake was most recently stocked May 21 with 350 brook trout. The full stocking history is listed above.
Fishing on Echo Lake is regulated by the New Hampshire Fish and Game. Check the official New Hampshire regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
PROFILE LAKE 1 mi · STREETER POND 8 mi · Pearl Lake 9 mi · RUSSELL POND (GRAFTON) 12 mi · Forest Lake 12 mi · Ogontz Lake 12 mi · Burns Pond 12 mi · Partridge Lake 13 mi · Dodge Pond 14 mi · UPPER MOUNTAIN LAKE 14 mi · Lower Mountain Lake 14 mi · Elbow Pond 14 mi
See how Echo Lake stacks up: best brook trout lakes in New Hampshire
More water nearby: Grafton County fishing maps (56 charts). Browse all New Hampshire fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: state fisheries survey programs. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.