Lake Kanasatka is a 358-acre (145 ha)[1] lake located in Carroll County in the Lakes Region of central New Hampshire, United States, in the town of Moultonborough. The lake is located one-half mile (0.80 km) north of, and 9 feet (2.7 m) higher than, Lake Winnipesaukee. Lake Kanasatka lies at the base of Red Hill and is largely fed by its rain and snow runoff.
| Lake Kanasatka | |
|---|---|
 View from the outlet | |
  Location in New Hampshire  Location in the United States | |
| Location | Carroll County, New Hampshire |
| Coordinates | 43°43′30″N 71°27′3″W / 43.72500°N 71.45083°W |
| to Lake Winnipesaukee | |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 2.0 miles (3.2 km) |
| Max. width | 0.6 miles (0.97 km) |
Surface area | 358 acres (1.45 km2) |
Average depth | 18 feet (5.5 m) |
| Max. depth | 40 feet (12 m) |
Surface elevation | 513 feet (156 m) |
| Settlements | Moultonborough |
History
editEarly maps refer to the lake, which is long and narrow, as "Long Pond",[citation needed] "Quinebarge Pond"[2] or "Lake Quinebarge".[3]
Description
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The lake is classified as a warm water fishery and contains largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, white perch, yellow perch, sunfish, and brown bullhead.[1] Lake Kanasatka is an oligotrophic lake, with high water clarity and scattered emergent plants.[4]
The lake has about 180 homes, including the Kilnwood Homeowners Association development, comprising 29 homes with a shared waterfront.
Camp Quinebarge
editThe lake is the home for Camp Quinebarge, a traditional, co-ed overnight camp founded in 1936 by Tom and Ruth Kenly of Short Hills–Millburn, New Jersey. Quinebarge, which means "long still water", according to a camp brochure from 1963, draws campers from around the world. Notable alumni include Michael Leiter,[citation needed] former director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), and Frank Thomas "Tommy" Henshaw, a World War II soldier killed in action during the Battle of Okinawa in April 1945 and awarded the Silver Star for bravery.[5] Camp Quinebarge lies on the northern shore of the lake.[6]
See also
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References
edit- 1 2 "Kanasatka Lake-Moultonborough". wildlife.nh.gov. NH Fish & Game. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
- ↑ A Guide to Paths in the White Mountains and Adjacent Regions, Fourth Edition. Appalachian Mountain Club. 1920.
- ↑ Report of the Fish and Game Commissioners of New Hampshire to the Governor and Council. New Hampshire Fish and Game Dept. 1906.
- ↑ "NH Lakes Water Quality | Lake Quality in the NH Lakes Region Guide". Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty Lakes Region Fine Homes Group. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
- ↑ "Traditions". campquinebarge.com.
- ↑ "LKWA Home page". www.kanasatka.org. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
Further reading
edit- Gokee, Amanda (September 14, 2025). "'Are we doing the right thing here?' Residents turn to last-resort solution for N.H. lake overtaken by toxic bacteria". The Boston Globe. Retrieved September 15, 2025.