Melvin Village

justlooking · 03-19-2018, 12:49 PM

Hi I’m new here and have a question for those of you who know the lake. Is the water too shallow for boats and jet skis up by Melvin Village? I’m looking at renting a place just east of the marina but the Bizer chart doesn’t specify water depth. Also, is that area large enough for water sports or is it too rocky? Thanks!

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noreast · 03-19-2018, 01:24 PM

Where it doesn't specify depth in blue it is 6 feet or less. There's a large area next to the marina that is very shallow but fine to get in and out of. I remember the first time I was out there, When I looked down it looked like 2 feet with an all rocky bottom.

thinkxingu · 03-19-2018, 01:30 PM

I've not looked too closely, but since you can't be within 150' anyway, you'd probably be fine. There are some hazards in that area, though, so refer to a map.

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Water Camper · 03-19-2018, 01:50 PM

I boat up that way usually a couple of times a summer, usually to Lee's Mills and Greens Basin.
Moultonborough Bay should be fine for any of the boating and/or jet ski activities.

Hope this helps,
Bill

Lakewinn1 · 03-19-2018, 03:22 PM

Lots of markers so be cautious

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Closetzguy · 03-19-2018, 03:34 PM

Beautiful area of the lake.....have a great time!

FlyingScot · 03-19-2018, 06:56 PM

You need a chart and you need to be careful. Generally, the Moultonboro side of the bay is easier than the Melvin Village side.

justlooking · 03-19-2018, 08:42 PM

Thanks everyone for all of your help!

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Descant · 03-20-2018, 01:40 PM

Welcome to the Forum.
If you're renting a boat or jet ski the rental company would usually take you out and point out some local landmarks and places to avoid.

Sue Doe-Nym · 03-20-2018, 10:25 PM

As already mentioned, Melvin Village Bay is quite shallow whereas there is no problem going up all the way to Greens Basin as long as you read the chart and follow the markers. Stay out of the center of Moultonborough Bay between Lane's End and Wetherill Point. The area east of Melvin Village Marina is very shallow.

03-19-2018, 12:49 PM	#1
justlooking Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Melvin Village Hi I’m new here and have a question for those of you who know the lake. Is the water too shallow for boats and jet skis up by Melvin Village? I’m looking at renting a place just east of the marina but the Bizer chart doesn’t specify water depth. Also, is that area large enough for water sports or is it too rocky? Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

03-19-2018, 01:24 PM	#2
noreast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 648 Thanks: 316 Thanked 120 Times in 93 Posts	Where it doesn't specify depth in blue it is 6 feet or less. There's a large area next to the marina that is very shallow but fine to get in and out of. I remember the first time I was out there, When I looked down it looked like 2 feet with an all rocky bottom.

03-19-2018, 01:30 PM	#3
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5,943 Thanks: 1,153 Thanked 1,962 Times in 1,212 Posts	I've not looked too closely, but since you can't be within 150' anyway, you'd probably be fine. There are some hazards in that area, though, so refer to a map. Sent from my Moto G (5S) Plus using Tapatalk

03-19-2018, 01:50 PM	#4
Water Camper Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pembroke, NH / Laconia, NH Posts: 450 Thanks: 10 Thanked 206 Times in 88 Posts	I boat up that way usually a couple of times a summer, usually to Lee's Mills and Greens Basin. Moultonborough Bay should be fine for any of the boating and/or jet ski activities. Hope this helps, Bill

03-19-2018, 03:22 PM	#5
Lakewinn1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 93 Thanks: 78 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Lots of markers so be cautious Sent from my [device_name] using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

03-19-2018, 03:34 PM	#6
Closetzguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Andover, Ma and Tuftonboro, NH Posts: 97 Thanks: 15 Thanked 28 Times in 13 Posts	Beautiful area of the lake.....have a great time!

03-19-2018, 06:56 PM	#7
FlyingScot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Tuftonboro and Sudbury, MA Posts: 2,209 Thanks: 1,111 Thanked 934 Times in 576 Posts	You need a chart and you need to be careful. Generally, the Moultonboro side of the bay is easier than the Melvin Village side.

03-19-2018, 08:42 PM	#8
justlooking Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks everyone for all of your help! Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

03-20-2018, 01:40 PM	#9
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,030 Thanks: 1,209 Thanked 1,509 Times in 982 Posts	Welcome to the Forum. If you're renting a boat or jet ski the rental company would usually take you out and point out some local landmarks and places to avoid.

03-20-2018, 10:25 PM	#10
Sue Doe-Nym Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,372 Thanks: 710 Thanked 758 Times in 393 Posts	As already mentioned, Melvin Village Bay is quite shallow whereas there is no problem going up all the way to Greens Basin as long as you read the chart and follow the markers. Stay out of the center of Moultonborough Bay between Lane's End and Wetherill Point. The area east of Melvin Village Marina is very shallow.