Guide To Fishing At Lake Memphremagog

AKA: Memphremagog Lake

Crossing the Vermont border into Quebec, Canada is Lake Memphremagog, a 5,800-acre lake on the northern border of the state, at Newport. Only about 10 of the over 40 miles of shoreline are in VT, yet there is plenty to do within the US portion of the lake.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

Much of the shore within VT can be accessed for fishing from the bank, especially around Prouty Beach and throughout areas of Newport. The lake offers fishing for bass, crappie, walleye, trout, sunfish, perch, salmon and pike - conventionally during the warm months, and through the ice in winter. A concrete boat launch ramp for public use is located at Whipple Point Access Area, on the east side of the lake near the Canadian border. Kayaks, car-top boats and canoes can be portaged from several areas with parking throughout the southern part of the lake. For additional information about fishing on Lake Memphremagog, visit the VT Fish & Wildlife website.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, walleye, rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout, pumpkinseed sunfish, rock bass, yellow perch, landlocked salmon, chain pickerel and northern pike at Lake Memphremagog in Vermont.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Memphremagog

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lake Memphremagog Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Vermont Fish and Wildlife Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Fishing Access Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Click here for a Vermont Fishing License.