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Lake Memphremagog (Newport) fishing conditions · Vermont

Now until 7 amLandlocked salmon

The bite peaks at 82.

Log a trip here
Right now: 82 for landlocked salmon, worth the trip · inside the best windowTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Landlocked salmon, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

  1. 823 am
  2. 82
  3. 82
  4. 826 am
  5. 68
  6. 68
  7. 689 am
  8. 60
  9. 60
  10. 6812 pm
  11. 68
  12. 68
  13. 683 pm
  14. 68
  15. 68
  16. 686 pm
  17. 68
  18. 68
  19. 689 pm
  20. 68
  21. 68
  22. 68Tue
  23. 68
  24. 68
  25. 683 am
  26. 68
  27. 68
  28. 686 am
  29. 68
  30. 68
  31. 689 am
  32. 68
  33. 68
  34. 6812 pm
  35. 68
  36. 68
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now · best window

Water
No reading

Landlocked salmon range 38–60°

Wind
6 mph

From the south

Light
Dark

Sunrise 7:18 am

Sky
Partly Cloudy

No rain expected

Air
40°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Falling

Measured, last 3 hours

Moon
100% lit

Full

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are Vermont non-tidal regulations for these waters.

Landlocked Salmon

Landlocked salmon

Salmo salar

82Worth the tripNow until 7 am

Water

No water reading here right now. Landlocked salmon bite in 38–60° water, best near 50°.

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Holds 5–70 ft down.

Keep

17" minimum · 2 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Vermont: 17" minimum; 2 lake trout and salmon a day combined, harvest Jan 1–Mar 15 and from the second Saturday in April to Oct 31. Lake Champlain is 15" and open all year.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Vermont non-tidal

Season here: Sep–Jun. More on landlocked salmon

Lake Trout

Lake trout

Salvelinus namaycush

82Worth the tripNow until 7 am

Water

No water reading here right now. Lake trout bite in 40–52° water, best near 48°.

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Holds 30–200 ft down.

Keep

18" minimum · 2 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Vermont lakes: 18" minimum; 2 lake trout and salmon a day combined, harvest Jan 1–Mar 15 and from the second Saturday in April to Oct 31. Lake Champlain is 15" and 3 a day all year.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Vermont non-tidal

Season here: Sep–Jun. More on lake trout

Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth bass

Micropterus dolomieu

82Worth the tripNow until 7 am

Water

No water reading here right now. Smallmouth bass bite in 55–78° water, best near 68°.

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Holds 3–30 ft down.

Keep

10" minimum · 5 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Vermont: 10" minimum, 5 bass a day combined, harvest from the second Saturday in June to Mar 15; catch and release with artificial lures the rest of the year. Lake Champlain is 12" and closes to harvest Dec 1.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Vermont non-tidal

Season here: May–Oct, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on smallmouth bass

Walleye

Walleye

Sander vitreus

82Worth the tripNow until 7 am

Water

No water reading here right now. Walleye bite in 50–72° water, best near 62°.

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Holds 10–40 ft down.

Keep

18" minimum · 3 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Vermont and Lake Champlain: 18" minimum, 3 walleye a day, from the first Saturday in May to Mar 15; catch and release with artificial lures otherwise.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Vermont non-tidal

Season here: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on walleye

The water

  • Water temperatureNo reading
  • Barometer30.27 inHg, falling

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunrise today7:18 am
  • Sunset today5:46 pm
  • MoonFull, 100% lit
  • Minor solunarToday 7:30 am–8:30 am
  • Major solunarToday 11:40 am–1:40 pm
  • Minor solunarToday 5:10 pm–6:10 pm

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

No current report covers these waters.

We only show reports an agency has published, with their date. Vermont Fish & Wildlife has the state’s fishing pages.

Licenses and rules: Vermont Fish & Wildlife · trout stocking · fish-consumption advisories

About this spot

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.

Vermont waters: 2 trout, lake trout and salmon a day combined; lake trout 24" minimum, salmon 17". Bass 10", 5 a day from the second Saturday in June. The lake continues into Quebec — Vermont rules apply only in Vermont waters.

Nearby

The closest public spots we cover, with the same 36 hours of floats.

Lake Champlain (Burlington)59 mi · VermontBest now until 6 am
84Worth the trip
Lake Champlain66 mi · New YorkBest now until 7 am
96Go
Squam Lake87 mi · New HampshireBest today 4 am–7 am
78Worth the trip
Lake Winnipesaukee100 mi · New HampshireBest now until 7 am
78Worth the trip
Sebago Lake110 mi · MaineBest now until 7 am
82Worth the trip
Connecticut River (Bellows Falls)125 mi · VermontBest today 2 pm–9 pm
74Worth the trip

Questions people ask

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 waters: 2 trout, lake trout and salmon a day combined; lake trout 24" minimum, salmon 17". Bass 10", 5 a day from the second Saturday in June. The lake continues into Quebec — 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.