Welcome to Lake Ivanhoe
We are happy to have you here and hope you enjoy the lake as much as we do! If you are new to the lake or visit seasonally, we’d like to make sure you have the most up-to-date information you need to have an enjoyable and relaxing time while helping us keep the lake clean, safe and fun for our families.
Wildlife
We are lucky to have nesting loons on the lake every summer. Loons and their habitat are protected. The small island is their home so we ask that you please stay off the island and avoid swimming, fishing or boating close to the loons.
Water Sports
We all enjoy water sports such as canoeing, paddle boarding, boating, tubing and water skiing. Given the size of our lake, if there are two boats already tubing or skiing, please wait a few minutes until folks finish up before you venture out. In addition, and in accordance with state boating laws, please keep a safe distance from the other boats including non-motorized craft such as paddle boards, canoes and folks floating on rafts.
When tubing or skiing, state boating laws require one spotter for each person being towed. The person must be at least 13 years old.
All boaters (even paddle boarders) must have a personal flotation device (PFD).
For safety, we observe a counter clockwise navigation around the lake. This includes the cove area.
State boating laws requires a boat to travel at no more than headway speed (i.e. minimal speed to steer your boat) when within 150 feet of shore. There are also distance requirements that must be observed when boating near swimmers and other boats. This can be difficult in a lake of our size. Please do your best to observe these laws.
If you are bringing your own boat. Please wash it off BEFORE you launch it and make sure you have drained your bilge with drain plugs removed. We have a very clean lake with no invasive flora and we are trying to keep it that way.
Pets
Pets love the lake and we love them too but please remember to monitor you pets while they use the lake and clean up after them if they defecate on the shoreline.
Around the Lake
We are all responsible for keeping the area around the lake clean. This includes any household waste and garbage. Garbage must be taken to the transfer station which is located at 330 Rines Road, Sanbornville just on the other side of town.
Campfires are fun but you must have a permit. There may also be times where outdoor fires are banned because of dry conditions. Please check the Wakefield Fire Department website to find out if it is safe to have a campfire.
As you drive your car around lake be mindful of your speed. There are many children, pets and in general, pedestrians who walk and/or play near the road.
Off-Season / Winter
In the winter many people will want to fish, skate, ski or snowmobile across the lake. Snowmobiles must stay on marked trails, both on and off the lake, and should only travel through private property with the owner’s permission. Please check the Seven Lakes Snowmobile Club website for current ice conditions.
Social Media
We would also like to encourage you to visit our Facebook page for additional information, news and highlights from our lake community. This is also a great place to ask questions.
Service Directory
If you are in need of local services such as a Veterinarian, Police or Fire please check out our searchable Services Directory for information.
New Hampshire Boating Laws
https://www.nhsp.dos.nh.gov/our-services/field-operations-bureau/marine-patrol/marine-patrol-laws-rules