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
Lake Whitingham
Windham County, Vermont · 2,040 acres (3.2 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Lake Whitingham
Lake Whitingham spreads over 2,040 acres in Windham County, Vermont. It was made by Harriman Dam on the Deerfield River. Harriman Reservoir, also called Lake Whitingham, is a Deerfield River hydroelectric impoundment and one of Vermont's largest bodies of water.
It stretches about 5.4 miles end to end with roughly 19 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,490 ft above sea level. It reaches about 180 ft at its deepest. Dover lies about 7.1 miles to the northeast.
- Size
- 2,040 acres (3.2 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 180 ft
- Shoreline
- About 19 miles
- End to end
- About 5.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,490 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Harriman Dam, Deerfield River
- County
- Windham County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 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.
- Walleye
- Northern pike
- Largemouth bass
- Smallmouth bass
- Yellow perch
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:41 am · sunset 4:29 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Whitingham
- Doverabout 7.1 mi northeast
- Charlemontabout 11 mi south
- North Adamsabout 12 mi southwest
- Colrainabout 13 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Whitingham
What fish are in Lake Whitingham?
Lakes like Lake Whitingham 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 Lake Whitingham?
About 180 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Whitingham?
2,040 acres, with about 19 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Whitingham?
Dover is about 7.1 miles northeast; Charlemont is about 11 miles south.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Whitingham?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Lake Whitingham on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
