Public boat ramp opens on Lake Winnipesaukee

Winnisquamguy · 07-31-2013, 05:51 AM

ALTON, N.H. —Boaters interested in a free public launch on Lake Winnipesaukee finally have their put-in spot.
After years of effort to find a location, New Hampshire Fish and Game Department purchased a private marina at the southern-most tip of the big lake late last fall.
For about 150 years it was known as Downing's Landing.
"This is exciting news for New Hampshire's outdoor enthusiasts because it creates the first state-owned and controlled public boat ramp with parking on Lake Winnipesaukee," said Fish and Game executive director Glenn Normandeau.
"For years, we've wanted to provide the public with a boat access site on the big lake, and I am thrilled that we've been able to do it."
The state closed on the property for $1 million on Nov. 20, 2012, and this has been its first summer as a public ramp. It is located at the corner of Route 11 and 28A.
The facility includes an existing boat launch with paved parking for vehicles with trailers, as well as a handful of cartop parking spaces.
The site includes two buildings and several docks that will allow for excellent shorebank fishing opportunities, particularly during the spring salmon season.
It is paid for with money from boater registration fees

Read more: http://www.wmur.com/escape-outside/p...#ixzz2acS0T2Bb

cillovely · 07-31-2013, 08:17 AM

But isn't there a free public launch just up the street from that one, near that restaurant, Shibley's?

jrc · 07-31-2013, 08:38 AM

The ramp near Shibley's is a town ramp, the ramp at Downing's is a state ramp. There are a handful of town ramps around the lake, some charge a small fee.

I guess Downing's is the only state ramp, is it free?

Slickcraft · 07-31-2013, 09:13 AM

Prior thread:

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...hlight=downing

Sue Doe-Nym · 07-31-2013, 10:15 AM

There is also a state ramp in Moultonboro.

Just Sold · 07-31-2013, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Sue Doe-Nym

There is also a state ramp in Moultonboro.

The only listed state owned "ramp" in Moultonboro is listed as a "cartop" at Harilla on Long Island. The launch ramp at Harilla is not listed as State owned nor is it listed on the F&G website. http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Outd...ites_table.htm

07-31-2013, 05:51 AM	#1
Winnisquamguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Winnisquam, NH Posts: 613 Thanks: 419 Thanked 163 Times in 115 Posts	Public boat ramp opens on Lake Winnipesaukee ALTON, N.H. —Boaters interested in a free public launch on Lake Winnipesaukee finally have their put-in spot. After years of effort to find a location, New Hampshire Fish and Game Department purchased a private marina at the southern-most tip of the big lake late last fall. For about 150 years it was known as Downing's Landing. "This is exciting news for New Hampshire's outdoor enthusiasts because it creates the first state-owned and controlled public boat ramp with parking on Lake Winnipesaukee," said Fish and Game executive director Glenn Normandeau. "For years, we've wanted to provide the public with a boat access site on the big lake, and I am thrilled that we've been able to do it." The state closed on the property for $1 million on Nov. 20, 2012, and this has been its first summer as a public ramp. It is located at the corner of Route 11 and 28A. The facility includes an existing boat launch with paved parking for vehicles with trailers, as well as a handful of cartop parking spaces. The site includes two buildings and several docks that will allow for excellent shorebank fishing opportunities, particularly during the spring salmon season. It is paid for with money from boater registration fees Read more: http://www.wmur.com/escape-outside/p...#ixzz2acS0T2Bb __________________ "I'd rather be ridin than rolling"

07-31-2013, 08:17 AM	#2
cillovely Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 106 Thanks: 17 Thanked 25 Times in 14 Posts	But isn't there a free public launch just up the street from that one, near that restaurant, Shibley's?

07-31-2013, 08:38 AM	#3
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	The ramp near Shibley's is a town ramp, the ramp at Downing's is a state ramp. There are a handful of town ramps around the lake, some charge a small fee. I guess Downing's is the only state ramp, is it free?

07-31-2013, 09:13 AM	#4
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and West Alton Posts: 3,235 Thanks: 1,182 Thanked 2,016 Times in 922 Posts	Prior thread: http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...hlight=downing

07-31-2013, 10:15 AM	#5
Sue Doe-Nym Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,376 Thanks: 713 Thanked 761 Times in 394 Posts	There is also a state ramp in Moultonboro.