| Baboosic Lake | |
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  Baboosic Lake  Baboosic Lake | |
| Location | Hillsborough County, New Hampshire |
| Coordinates | 42°53′02″N71°34′38″W / 42.88389°N 71.57722°W /42.88389; -71.57722 |
| Primary outflows | Baboosic Brook |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 1.4 mi (2.3 km) |
| Max. width | 0.4 mi (0.64 km) |
| Surface area | 228.5 acres (92.5 ha) |
| Average depth | 10 ft (3.0 m) |
| Max. depth | 26 ft (7.9 m) |
| Surface elevation | 232 ft (71 m) |
| Settlements | Amherst Merrimack |
Baboosic Lake (buh-BOO-sik) is a 228.5-acre (92.5 ha) lake on the border of the towns ofAmherst andMerrimack, inNew Hampshire.[1] The lake drains intoBaboosic Brook, a tributary of theMerrimack River.
Baboosic is a "warm water lake" and supports fish species such aschain pickerel,largemouth bass,yellow perch,catfish, and manysunfish. During winter months the lake freezes and is suitable forice fishing,ice skating andsnowmobiling.
Baboosic was once a popular destination for vacationers who traveled via the historicalBoston & Maine Railroad Manchester & Milford branch train.
CampYoung Judaea, aJewish summer camp for children ages 8–15, is on the lake.[citation needed]
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