Orleans County, VT · Lake
Lake Memphremagog (Newport)
A deep, fjord-like international lake reaching from Newport, Vermont into Quebec — a landlocked salmon and lake trout fishery trolled deep, with smallmouth bass, walleye, and yellow perch in the shallower Vermont end. Public access at the Newport waterfront and Prouty Beach.
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Top picks today
Landlocked Salmon, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass & Walleye — tied at the top (65/100)
4 species tied for best of 4 tracked at Lake Memphremagog (Newport).
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Species at Lake Memphremagog (Newport)
4 species tracked, ranked by today's conditions. The top 4 (tied) are open below — tap any species to expand it, or a chip to focus.
#1 Landlocked Salmon Workable day for Landlocked Salmon. In season 65/100
What's helping
- 14 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed
About. Salmo salar — A freshwater form of the Atlantic salmon, landlocked in the cold lakes of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York — Maine’s Sebago Lake gave the "Sebago" strain its name. It chases smelt in cold water, so the bite is best at ice-out and again in fall; in summer the fish follow the thermocline deep and are trolled with streamers and lead-core. A prized, hard-jumping gamefish and the centerpiece of the Northeast’s coldwater fishery.
Prefers. Water 38–60°F (ideal 50°F) · either tide · depth 5–70 ft.
- Min size
- 15"
- Daily creel
- 2
Lake Champlain: 2 landlocked (Atlantic) salmon/day, 15" minimum.
Source: Vermont non-tidal regulations · verified 2026-06-03.
#1 Lake Trout Workable day for Lake Trout. In season 65/100
What's helping
- 14 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed
About. Salvelinus namaycush — The native deepwater char of the Great Lakes and cold northern lakes. Holds in cold, deep water through summer and moves shallow to reefs in spring and fall. Targeted by deep trolling, jigging, and from shore early and late in the season.
Prefers. Water 40–52°F (ideal 48°F) · either tide · depth 30–200 ft.
- Min size
- 15"
- Daily creel
- 3
Lake Champlain: 3 lake trout/day, 15" minimum.
Source: Vermont non-tidal regulations · verified 2026-06-03.
#1 Smallmouth Bass Workable day for Smallmouth Bass. In season 65/100
What's helping
- 14 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed
About. Micropterus dolomieu — Premier gamefish of the non-tidal Potomac, the Upper Susquehanna, and Deep Creek Lake. Pound-for-pound one of the hardest-fighting freshwater fish. Hits tubes, crayfish imitations, spinnerbaits, and topwater poppers.
Prefers. Water 55–78°F (ideal 68°F) · either tide · depth 3–30 ft.
- Min size
- 12"
- Daily creel
- 5
Lake Champlain: 5 bass/day (largemouth + smallmouth combined), 12" minimum.
Source: Vermont non-tidal regulations · verified 2026-06-03.
#1 Walleye Workable day for Walleye. In season 65/100
What's helping
- 14 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed
About. Sander vitreus — Maryland's premier cool-water gamefish. Deep Creek Lake is the flagship fishery; also found in the non-tidal Potomac and the Youghiogheny River. Low-light feeder — dusk, dawn, and overcast/windy days are prime. Jigs, crankbaits, and nightcrawler harnesses are standard.
Prefers. Water 50–72°F (ideal 62°F) · either tide · depth 10–40 ft.
- Min size
- 18"
- Daily creel
- 3
Lake Champlain: 3 walleye/day, 18" minimum. Season May 1–Mar 15.
Source: Vermont non-tidal regulations · verified 2026-06-03.
Location Info
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Pier, shore, and ramp
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Vermont non-tidal
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Vermont limits apply on the U.S. end (salmon 2/day, lake trout 3/day, bass 5/day). The lake continues across the Canadian border — Vermont rules apply only in Vermont waters.
Local reports & rules for Lake Memphremagog (Newport): Vermont Fish & Wildlife fishing & regulations → · trout stocking schedule → · fish-consumption advisories (EPA directory) →
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Frequently Asked
Do I need a fishing license to fish at Lake Memphremagog (Newport)?
Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Lake Memphremagog (Newport) you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website
What fish are commonly targeted at Lake Memphremagog (Newport)?
Lake Memphremagog (Newport) is listed on this site for 4 commonly-targeted species: Landlocked Salmon, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.
When is the best time to fish at Lake Memphremagog (Newport)?
It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Lake Memphremagog (Newport) against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.
What kind of access does Lake Memphremagog (Newport) have?
Lake Memphremagog (Newport) has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp. Vermont limits apply on the U.S. end (salmon 2/day, lake trout 3/day, bass 5/day). The lake continues across the Canadian border — Vermont rules apply only in Vermont waters.
Which state's fishing regulations apply at Lake Memphremagog (Newport)?
state agency regulations apply at Lake Memphremagog (Newport). Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.
Is Lake Memphremagog (Newport) tidal water?
No. Lake Memphremagog (Newport) is non-tidal — water level varies with rainfall, seasonal flow, and (where applicable) upstream dam releases rather than tidal exchange.