LOPA, or the Lake Opechee Preservation Association, is a non-profit organization concerned with the cleanliness and health of Lake Opechee in Laconia, NH.

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The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department says that species found in Opechee include: Rainbow Trout, Small and Largemouth Bass, Eastern Chain Pickerel, Brown Bullhead (Hornpout), White Perch, Bluegill, American Eel, and Yellow Perch.

Here's some general information. Opechee has no specific rules about watercraft operation but all state rules do apply. An online version of the New Hampshire Boating Handbook is available or consult the New Hampshire State Police Marine Patrol website for complete laws and rules. Motorized boats are permitted on the lake, but it's also a good place for non-motorized kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards. The lake has several areas for launching small craft like kayaks and canoes and a ramp at 202 Messer Street open for public use by agreement between the landowners, Eversource, and the City of Laconia. New Hampshire has a boating education law that requires anyone operating a motorboat over 25 horsepower to have a boating education certificate. When anyone is towed behind a motorboat whether on a tube, skis, or any other apparatus, there must be an observer in the boat in addition to the operator. For three or more people being towed behind a motorboat, there must be two observers in addition to the operator. Observers must be a minimum of 13 years of age and physically able to assist the people being towed. Children under 13 must wear a USCG-approved life jacket or life vest at all times when on a boat. New Hampshire law requires that all vessels carry one wearable USCG-approved life jacket (PFD) for each person on board. This includes kayaks, canoes, and one-person sailboats of any length. All persons using a Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP), must have a PFD available. It is illegal to operate a PWC (Jetski) between sunset and sunrise. In New Hampshire, no person shall operate a vessel at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the existing conditions and without regard for the actual and potential hazards. Wakeboats are asked to give special consideration to Opechee's small size and to operate only in the broadest section of the lake to minimize erosion impact on the shoreline and avoid impacting fisherman and small craft operators. It is legal to have alcohol aboard a vessel, but operators found to be impaired to any degree will be arrested for boating while intoxicated.