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 Dunmore
Addison County, Vermont · 980 acres (1.5 sq mi)
59°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Dunmore
Lake Dunmore spreads over 980 acres in Addison County, Vermont. It lies on the Leicester River. Lake Dunmore drains via the Leicester River into Otter Creek and eventually Lake Champlain.
It stretches about 3.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 8.9 miles. The water sits about 570 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 105 ft. The nearest town, Salisbury, is about 1 miles west.
- Size
- 980 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 105 ft
- Shoreline
- About 8.9 miles
- End to end
- About 3.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 570 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- River
- Leicester River
- County
- Addison 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 8 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 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. At 59°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
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
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 6:44 am · sunset 4:27 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Dunmore
- Salisburyabout 1 mi west
- Leicesterabout 1.9 mi southwest
- Brandonabout 5.5 mi south
- Middlebury (village)about 7.8 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Dunmore
What fish are in Lake Dunmore?
Lakes like Lake Dunmore 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 Dunmore?
About 105 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Dunmore?
980 acres, with about 8.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Dunmore?
Salisbury is about 1 miles west; Leicester is about 1.9 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Dunmore today?
The surface was about 59°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Dunmore on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
