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The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen

Caspian Lake

Orleans County, Vermont · about 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)

57°F water, calm this morning.

Water57°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today6 mphN
Best bite2:45 pmto 4:15 pm

About Caspian Lake

Caspian Lake is a natural lake in Orleans County, Vermont, covering about 760 acres. Caspian Lake in Greensboro is a popular boating, sailing and ice-fishing lake.

From end to end it runs about 1.6 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 5.4 miles. Its surface is about 1,400 ft above sea level. Hardwick lies about 5.6 miles to the southwest.

Size
About 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 5.4 miles
End to end
About 1.6 miles
Elevation
About 1,400 ft
Type
Natural lake
County
Orleans County

The lake from above

1 0.5 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Friday Good

  • 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
  • 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph

Saturday Good

  • 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
  • 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph

Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.

Fish to expect

For a lake of this size in Vermont, walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 57°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.

  • Good
    Walleye

    Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.

  • Good
    Northern pike

    Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.

  • Fair
    Largemouth bass

    Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.

  • Fair
    Smallmouth bass

    Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.

  • Good
    Yellow perch

    Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.

From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Point drop-off

    The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6

5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.

Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.

Water temperature

57°F

At the surface, seen .

Water level

No daily level reading for this lake.

Ice

Open water

Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.

Weather and wind

Friday 37° / —° 6 mph N Mostly Cloudy · 1% rain
Saturday 35° / 27° 5 mph NW Snow Showers Likely · 72% rain
Sunday 36° / 30° 7 mph NW Chance Snow Showers · 44% rain

Sunrise 6:43 am · sunset 4:23 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Caspian Lake

  • Hardwickabout 5.6 mi southwest
  • Morrisvilleabout 14 mi west
  • Hyde Parkabout 14 mi west
  • Lyndonabout 15 mi east

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Questions about Caspian Lake

What fish are in Caspian Lake?

Lakes like Caspian Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.

How deep is Caspian Lake?

We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.

How big is Caspian Lake?

About 760 acres, with about 5.4 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Caspian Lake?

Hardwick is about 5.6 miles southwest; Morrisville is about 14 miles west.

What is the water temperature at Caspian Lake today?

The surface was about 57°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

Caspian Lake on your phone

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