The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Carmi
Franklin County, Vermont · 1,380 acres (2.1 sq mi)
43°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Carmi
Lake Carmi is a natural lake in Franklin County, Vermont, covering 1,380 acres. It sits on the Pike River. Lake Carmi drains north into Quebec's Pike River and is a popular pike and walleye fishery.
It stretches about 2.5 miles end to end with roughly 7.5 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 430 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 33 ft, with an average depth near 20 ft. The nearest town, Enosburg Falls, is about 4.8 miles southeast.
- Size
- 1,380 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 33 ft (average 20 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 7.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 430 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- River
- Pike River
- County
- Franklin County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 2 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 Carmi
Lake Carmi holds northern pike and walleye. At 43°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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
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 6:46 am · sunset 4:24 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Carmi
- Enosburg Fallsabout 4.8 mi southeast
- Richfordabout 9 mi east
- Montgomeryabout 12 mi east
- Swantonabout 12 mi west
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Questions about Lake Carmi
What fish are in Lake Carmi?
Lake Carmi holds northern pike and walleye. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Carmi?
About 33 ft at the deepest point, about 20 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Carmi?
1,380 acres, with about 7.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Carmi?
Enosburg Falls is about 4.8 miles southeast; Richford is about 9 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Lake Carmi today?
The surface was about 43°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Carmi on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
