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 Saint Catherine
Rutland County, Vermont · 850 acres (1.3 sq mi)
Calm this morning.
About Lake Saint Catherine
In Rutland County, Vermont, Lake Saint Catherine covers 850 acres; it is a natural lake. Lake St. Catherine is bordered by Lake St. Catherine State Park along its eastern shore.
It stretches about 4.5 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 11.9 miles. Its surface is about 480 ft above sea level. The deepest water is about 68 ft. Poultney lies about 2.2 miles to the north.
- Size
- 850 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 68 ft
- Shoreline
- About 11.9 miles
- End to end
- About 4.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 480 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- 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 8 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 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.
- 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 6:44 am · sunset 4:29 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Saint Catherine
- Poultneyabout 2.2 mi north
- Granvilleabout 3 mi southwest
- Pawletabout 5.7 mi south
- Fair Havenabout 7.6 mi north
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Questions about Lake Saint Catherine
What fish are in Lake Saint Catherine?
Lakes like Lake Saint Catherine 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 Saint Catherine?
About 68 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Saint Catherine?
850 acres, with about 11.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Saint Catherine?
Poultney is about 2.2 miles north; Granville is about 3 miles southwest.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Lake Saint Catherine?
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 Saint Catherine on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
