Description
Lake Attitash is a 373-acre enlarged great pond and impoundment of the Back River located about a mile and a half northeast of Merrimack center. Lake Attitash has an average depth of 12 feet, a maximum depth of 34 feet and the lake bottom is predominantly sand and gravel. With the exception of the inlet and outlet coves, aquatic vegetation is limited and the shoreline is developed extensively with residences.
Recreational access
The Department on Conservation and Recreation (DCR) manages a paved boat ramp suitable for trailered craft off of Attitash Ave on the southern shore (get directions). Parking is available for 20 trailers. Please contact DCR offices of Maudslay State Park for additional information, fee structure, and/or restrictions pertaining to public access of Lake Attitash.
Fish populations
The following fish species were found during MassWildlife surveys:
- largemouth bass
- smallmouth bass
- chain pickerel
- black crappie
- yellow perch
- white perch
- brown bullhead
- pumpkinseed
- bluegill
- red breasted sunfish
- golden shiner
- American eel
Fishing
Lake Attitash receives lots of recreational use during the summer months. Bass and panfish anglers enjoy good action during the spring and fall months, and ice fishing is very popular when the ice holds. Various local tournaments often bring out crowds on weekends. Lake Attitash has produced largemouth bass, chain pickerel, black crappie, yellow perch, bullhead and sunfish that meet the minimum size for recognition by the Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program.
More fishing resources:
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