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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Bomoseen
Rutland County, Vermont · 2,400 acres (3.8 sq mi)
57°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Bomoseen
Lake Bomoseen spreads over 2,400 acres in Rutland County, Vermont. It sits on the Castleton River. Lake Bomoseen is the largest lake located entirely within Vermont.
It stretches about 6.8 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 19 miles. The water sits about 410 ft above sea level. It reaches about 65 ft at its deepest, with an average depth near 27 ft. The nearest town, Fair Haven, is about 1.8 miles southwest.
- Size
- 2,400 acres (3.8 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 65 ft (average 27 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 19 miles
- End to end
- About 6.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 410 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- River
- Castleton River
- County
- Rutland County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 3:00 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 in Lake Bomoseen
Anglers come to Lake Bomoseen for catfish, trout, yellow perch and northern pike. At 57°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
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
- 7
6 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
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
Sunrise 6:44 am · sunset 4:29 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Bomoseen
- Fair Havenabout 1.8 mi southwest
- Castletonabout 2.2 mi south
- Poultneyabout 6.2 mi south
- Brandonabout 8.1 mi northeast
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Questions about Lake Bomoseen
What fish are in Lake Bomoseen?
Lake Bomoseen holds catfish, trout, yellow perch and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Bomoseen?
About 65 ft at the deepest point, about 27 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Bomoseen?
2,400 acres, with about 19 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Bomoseen?
Fair Haven is about 1.8 miles southwest; Castleton is about 2.2 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Bomoseen today?
The surface was about 57°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Bomoseen on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
