best sandbar at lake winnipesaukee

rock bottom · 07-14-2013, 10:59 AM

I'm looking for the best sandbars to anchor at swim. Lake Winnipesaukee.

BobbyA · 07-14-2013, 12:10 PM

Braun bay Moultonborough By far

BobbyA · 07-14-2013, 12:18 PM

Braun bay Moultonborough. Hands down

wifi · 07-14-2013, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BobbyA

Braun bay Moultonborough. Hands down

There are so many people there that you need to get there early and take a swim before there is too much contraband floating around.

tmm366 · 07-14-2013, 02:42 PM

I like patrician shores in Meredith. Nice sandy bottom and not as crowded.

BroadHopper · 07-14-2013, 09:33 PM

Patrician Shores on weekends.

Trailer you boat? By far the best sand bar in the Lakes Region is the one next to Mosquito Bridge on Lake Winnisquam!

Pineedles · 07-15-2013, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by wifi

there are so many people there that you need to get there early and take a swim before there is too much contraband floating around.

contraband?

Dave R · 07-15-2013, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by wifi

There are so many people there that you need to get there early and take a swim before there is too much contraband floating around.

I have been going there for years and have never seen much floating around or on the bottom. It's very clean.

The weed bed at the far end is teeming with fish and a fun place to snorkel. The quantity of fish is like you'd see on a coral reef; the variety, not so much.

AC2717 · 07-15-2013, 07:46 AM

where is patrician shores?
also the one in paugus bay beside the Margate is a nice one

HellRaZoR004 · 07-15-2013, 08:21 AM

The one next to the Margate is nice but on the weekend you can get bounced around a lot.

jrc · 07-15-2013, 08:31 AM

The best sandbar is the one you can get into with your family and friends.

codeman671 · 07-15-2013, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by HellRaZoR004

The one next to the Margate is nice but on the weekend you can get bounced around a lot.

We were at this one on Saturday, it was decent. It would have been better if the anchors that came with my boat were sized properly. I spent a lot of time setting up and rechecking.

LIforrelaxin · 07-15-2013, 12:09 PM

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We were at this one on Saturday, it was decent. It would have been better if the anchors that came with my boat were sized properly. I spent a lot of time setting up and rechecking.

The good news proper anchors are an easy fix..... so the next time you aren't preoccupied....

codeman671 · 07-15-2013, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin

The good news proper anchors are an easy fix..... so the next time you aren't preoccupied....

A quick drive to Belmont once we docked took care of that.

Shore Driver · 07-15-2013, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

Patrician Shores on weekends.

Trailer you boat? By far the best sand bar in the Lakes Region is the one next to Mosquito Bridge on Lake Winnisquam!

What he said!

WINNOCTURN · 07-15-2013, 01:17 PM

We used to go to KONA BAY area to swim. Nice sandy bottom. Not that crowded on the Weekends (some 10 years ago). When it became an area for MAC Mansions it became a hassle dealing with one particular Family. We started heading to Braun Bay. It was not crowded back then. Then word got out and "AND KNOW YOU KNOW THE REST OF THE STORY".

Midweek is not to bad at Braun.

Lakesrider · 07-15-2013, 08:39 PM

A little known one and one that is very rarely used except by locals is the one at 20 mile bay. Not so much a sand bar but a sandy shallow area that is cordoned off from boats for swimmers. (Just off Rt109 in Tuftonboro.) However boats anchor just off the ropes and swimming is great there.

GTO · 07-15-2013, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tmm366

I like patrician shores in Meredith. Nice sandy bottom and not as crowded.

So tell people on a public forum and do you think it won't get crowded?

tmm366 · 07-16-2013, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by GTO

So tell people on a public forum and do you think it won't get crowded?

Just speaking from personal experience. All sandbars get busy on the weekends, best to arrive late morning. A plus for patrician and other smaller areas is the lack of marine patrol hassling boaters over boat separation and rafting rules. Just imo

tmm366 · 07-16-2013, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by AC2717

where is patrician shores?
also the one in paugus bay beside the Margate is a nice one

Patrician shores is located on the east side of Meredith neck. Head towards center harbor it will be to the left just north of leavett park. Pay attention to the markers.

Dave R · 07-17-2013, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tmm366

Patrician shores is located on the east side of Meredith neck. Head towards center harbor it will be to the left just north of leavett park. Pay attention to the markers.

Most of the people that anchor there refer to it as Farrar Point.

SIKSUKR · 07-18-2013, 07:41 AM

I've always heard it refered to as Patrician Shores.

cillovely · 07-18-2013, 07:59 AM

West Alton is my favorite. Of course we stayed in Alton Bay so it was nice and close. One time we got all anchored and settled and then this dark cloud appeared heading our way. We were able to pull anchor and haul a back to the cottage before the deluge started.

Tried to find Braun Bay, but never could.

BroadHopper · 07-18-2013, 08:34 AM

On thing I like about the Winisquam sandbar next to Mosquito Bridge is the bridge itself. If a brief thundershower or cloudburst should happen, you can duck under the bridge for cover! Imagine about 50 boats under a bridge while it is raining. The party continues until the rain subside and the sandbar is once more.

Dave R · 07-18-2013, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

I've always heard it refered to as Patrician Shores.

You probably run with a better class of people than I do.

upthesaukee · 07-18-2013, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by cillovely

West Alton is my favorite. Of course we stayed in Alton Bay so it was nice and close. One time we got all anchored and settled and then this dark cloud appeared heading our way. We were able to pull anchor and haul a back to the cottage before the deluge started.

Tried to find Braun Bay, but never could.

If you cross the Broads from the Alton Gilford area, and head to Long Island, keep Long Island off your right side. As you get down towards where you can see the Marina at the bridge, look over to your left, and you will see a bay. At the end of the bay on the left is Braun Bay sand bar (the bay is Braun Bay).

It is a bit of a run if you have to skedaddle to get home before bad weather sets in...just need to keep an eye on the weather radar, and plan accordingly.

Phantom · 07-19-2013, 04:02 AM

Well...... It's official !

There goes "Patrician Shores" -- not that it matters... It was GONE a few years back when MP fiirst introduced & began enforcing rafting at Braun

and YES...for those who have been going there for over 10 years call it by that--

Patrician use to be the "Family" sandbar where you could bring young children and enjoy a day without "rafted" cruisers, people "walking" the boats to anchor in behind you, beer games, language unbefitting anyone under the age of 15, and you didn't have to listen to the stereo off the cruiser or "go fast" 10 boats away !

Glad I found a nice little sandbar that only accomadates about 4-5 boats and it is "family" style. And based on my opinionated post here I am sure others feel the same way about me. To each his own, we simply "moved on".

No.... It's not Blueberry... We know that one too!

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07-14-2013, 10:59 AM	#1
rock bottom Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Glendale docks Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	best sandbar at lake winnipesaukee I'm looking for the best sandbars to anchor at swim. Lake Winnipesaukee.

07-14-2013, 12:18 PM	#3
BobbyA Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 40 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Best sandbar on WinnipesaukeeBraun bay Braun bay Moultonborough. Hands down

07-14-2013, 02:42 PM	#5
tmm366 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Laconia, nh Posts: 31 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Patrician shores I like patrician shores in Meredith. Nice sandy bottom and not as crowded.

07-14-2013, 09:33 PM	#6
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,512 Thanks: 3,118 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	Braun Bay during the week. Patrician Shores on weekends. Trailer you boat? By far the best sand bar in the Lakes Region is the one next to Mosquito Bridge on Lake Winnisquam! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

07-15-2013, 07:46 AM	#9
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,522 Thanks: 747 Thanked 344 Times in 257 Posts	where is patrician shores? also the one in paugus bay beside the Margate is a nice one __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

07-14-2013, 12:10 PM	#2
BobbyA Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 40 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Braun bay Moultonborough By far

07-15-2013, 08:21 AM	#10
HellRaZoR004 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Litchfield/Gilford Posts: 828 Thanks: 233 Thanked 224 Times in 131 Posts	The one next to the Margate is nice but on the weekend you can get bounced around a lot.

07-15-2013, 08:31 AM	#11
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	The best sandbar is the one you can get into with your family and friends.

07-15-2013, 01:17 PM	#16
WINNOCTURN Deceased Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 849 Thanks: 350 Thanked 351 Times in 193 Posts	Kona bay We used to go to KONA BAY area to swim. Nice sandy bottom. Not that crowded on the Weekends (some 10 years ago). When it became an area for MAC Mansions it became a hassle dealing with one particular Family. We started heading to Braun Bay. It was not crowded back then. Then word got out and "AND KNOW YOU KNOW THE REST OF THE STORY". Midweek is not to bad at Braun.

07-15-2013, 08:39 PM	#17
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	A little known one and one that is very rarely used except by locals is the one at 20 mile bay. Not so much a sand bar but a sandy shallow area that is cordoned off from boats for swimmers. (Just off Rt109 in Tuftonboro.) However boats anchor just off the ropes and swimming is great there.

07-18-2013, 07:41 AM	#22
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	I've always heard it refered to as Patrician Shores. __________________ SIKSUKR

07-18-2013, 07:59 AM	#23
cillovely Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 106 Thanks: 17 Thanked 25 Times in 14 Posts	West Alton is my favorite. Of course we stayed in Alton Bay so it was nice and close. One time we got all anchored and settled and then this dark cloud appeared heading our way. We were able to pull anchor and haul a back to the cottage before the deluge started. Tried to find Braun Bay, but never could.

07-18-2013, 08:34 AM	#24
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,512 Thanks: 3,118 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	Interesting fact. On thing I like about the Winisquam sandbar next to Mosquito Bridge is the bridge itself. If a brief thundershower or cloudburst should happen, you can duck under the bridge for cover! Imagine about 50 boats under a bridge while it is raining. The party continues until the rain subside and the sandbar is once more. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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07-19-2013, 04:02 AM	#27
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,931 Thanks: 445 Thanked 604 Times in 340 Posts	Well...... It's official ! There goes "Patrician Shores" -- not that it matters... It was GONE a few years back when MP fiirst introduced & began enforcing rafting at Braun and YES...for those who have been going there for over 10 years call it by that-- Patrician use to be the "Family" sandbar where you could bring young children and enjoy a day without "rafted" cruisers, people "walking" the boats to anchor in behind you, beer games, language unbefitting anyone under the age of 15, and you didn't have to listen to the stereo off the cruiser or "go fast" 10 boats away ! Glad I found a nice little sandbar that only accomadates about 4-5 boats and it is "family" style. And based on my opinionated post here I am sure others feel the same way about me. To each his own, we simply "moved on". No.... It's not Blueberry... We know that one too! . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*