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BOATING & PUBLIC ACCESS

On New Hampshire's 1,300 lakes and ponds, there are many put ins and points of access. NH Fish and Game has an interactive Public Access Boating and Fishing Map with more than 200 sites where you can launch a boat or fish from shore. 

NH Fish and Game is an excellent resource for more information about boating in New Hampshire. Other resources include The Handbook of New Hampshire's Boating Laws and Responsibilities, which is available online for free from the New Hampshire Department of Safety, Marine Patrol Bureau.

Please note: All those 16 years of age or older who operate a powerboat with an engine in excess of 25 horsepower (including electric powered motors) on the public waters in New Hampshire must have a valid safe boating education certificate. For more on this, see the Boater Education Information on the Marine Patrol Bureau pages online.

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Portsmouth Harbor Cruises
Since 1982, the charm and character of the Heritage and our unique style have made us a local favorite. Find out why people come back again and again. Offering narrated cruises around Portsmouth Harbor and the Isles of Shoals, as well as fall foliage cruises into Great Bay and the Cocheco River. Also available for private charter. Open May through October.
64 Ceres St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: 6034368084
  • Buses Welcome
  • Family Friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Water Front
  • Accessible
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Island Cruises, Inc.
Star Island Ferry service, Isles of Shoals tours, lobster trips, and private charters aboard the motor vessel "Uncle Oscar."
Rye Habor State Marina Rye, NH 03870
Phone: 6039646446
  • Family Friendly
  • Water Front
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Mount Washington Cruises
Mount Washington Cruises offers scenic excursion cruises, Sunday champagne brunch and evening sunset dinner cruises on beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee. Evening cruises include a buffet dinner and dancing to live music. Serving the ports of Weirs Beach, Meredith, Center Harbor, Alton Bay and Wolfeboro.
211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach Laconia, NH 03247
Phone: 603-366-5531
  • Motorcoach Friendly Attractions
  • Buses Welcome
  • Family Friendly
  • Function Space
  • Groups Welcome
  • Restaurant
  • Water Front
  • Accessible
  • Gay Friendly
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New Hampshire Rivers Guide Service
Offering instruction and guided trips throughout New Hampshire. Drift boat and wading trips available, Fly fishing in the Great North Woods, White Mountains, Monadnock Region and Lakes Region.
25 Dam Road Errol, NH 03579
Phone: 6038895611
  • Groups Welcome
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UNH Marine Docent Program-Discovery Cruises
We offer educational cruises out to Appledore Island the largest of island of the Isles of Shoals on UNH's research vessel, the R/V Gulf Challenger, with UNH Marine Docent tour guides. Or take a Great Bay Discovery Cruise, an activity-based cruise from Portsmouth up the Piscataqua River into the Great Bay Estuary to the Jackson Estuarine Laboratory. You are likely to get your hands wet as you learn about marine and estuarine ecosystems on this informal, educational cruise.
Kingman Farm at University of New Hampshire Durham, NH 03820
Phone: 603-749-1565
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JP Boating Instruction
JP Boating Instruction provides hands-on private boat handling instruction. Popular training topics include docking & maneuvering, navigation, evening cruising, anchoring, knot tying and trailer towing.
PO Box 294 Laconia, NH 03247-0294
Phone: 6035201863
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Shep Brown's Boat Basin
Welcome! Shep Brown's Boat Basin is a Full Service Marina on Lake Winnipesaukee featuring Boston Whaler, Monterey, Bayliner and Trophy Boats. Factory certified technicians, Parts & Access, Slips, Valet, Boat Rentals, Winter Storage and a Fuel Dock.
31 Lovejoy Sands Rd Meredith, NH 03253
Phone: 6032794573
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Lake Life Lessons LLC
Lake Life Lessons also known as L3, offers top notch coaching for wakeboarding, waterskiing, kneeboarding, wakesurfing, wakeskating, and more. We are conveniently located in the heart of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region on Lake Winnipesaukee. Whether you want to try a new watersport for the first time, or you want to test your skills against the best, We will take our passion for the sport and help you excel. L3 encourages everyone, regardless of ability, to come out and ride. Join us for the most fun and exciting time on the water! We also offer tubing, senic lake tours, and standup paddleboard rentals.
23 Old Woods Road Tuftonboro, NH 03816
Phone: 6039864332
  • Family Friendly
  • Water Front
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Jenness State Beach
Great family location with Atlantic oceanfront setting. Sandy beach ideal for swimming and picnicking. Bathhouse available.
Route 1A Rye, NH 03870
Phone: 6034361552
  • Family Friendly
  • Water Front
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Goodhue & Hawkins Navy Yard, LLC
Goodhue & Hawkins Navy Yard, LLC is a full service marina on Lake Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro, located just one mile from downtown. We sell new and used boats, we rent docks and moorings and we offer a valet service. Additionally, we have a fleet of rental boats available for daily and weekly rentals.
244 Sewall Rd. Wolfeboro, NH 03894
Phone: 6035692371
  • Family Friendly
  • Water Front
  • Accessible
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