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Lake Memphremagog (Newport) fishing conditions · Vermont

Tomorrow, 9 am–6 pmWalleye

The bite peaks at 80.

Log a trip here
Right now: 80 for walleye, worth the tripTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Walleye, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

  1. 804 pm
  2. 76
  3. 73
  4. 737 pm
  5. 73
  6. 73
  7. 7710 pm
  8. 77
  9. 73Sun
  10. 661 am
  11. 66
  12. 66
  13. 664 am
  14. 66
  15. 77
  16. 737 am
  17. 73
  18. 76
  19. 8010 am
  20. 80
  21. 80
  22. 761 pm
  23. 76
  24. 76
  25. 804 pm
  26. 76
  27. 68
  28. 687 pm
  29. 68
  30. 68
  31. 6810 pm
  32. 72
  33. 72Mon
  34. 651 am
  35. 68
  36. 68
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now

Water
No reading

Walleye range 50–72°

Wind
8 mph

From the north

Light
Twilight

Sunset 4:29 pm

Sky
Slight Chance Light Rain

24% chance of rain

Air
48°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Steady

Measured, last 3 hours

Moon
5% lit

Waning crescent

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are Vermont non-tidal regulations for these waters.

Walleye

Walleye

Sander vitreus

80Worth the tripTomorrow, 9 am–6 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Walleye bite in 50–72° water, best near 62°.

Why

Walleye feeds aggressively in low light. Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 10–40 ft down.

Keep

18" minimum · 3 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Vermont and Lake Champlain: 18" minimum, 3 walleye a day, from the first Saturday in May to Mar 15; catch and release with artificial lures otherwise.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Vermont non-tidal

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on walleye

Landlocked Salmon

Landlocked salmon

Salmo salar

68MarginalTomorrow, 6 am–6 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Landlocked salmon bite in 38–60° water, best near 50°.

Why

Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 5–70 ft down.

Keep

17" minimum · 2 a day

Catch and release only today. 17" minimum; 2 trout, lake trout and salmon a day combined.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Lake Memphremagog

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Sep–Jun. More on landlocked salmon

Lake Trout

Lake trout

Salvelinus namaycush

68MarginalTomorrow, 6 am–6 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Lake trout bite in 40–52° water, best near 48°.

Why

Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 30–200 ft down.

Keep

24" minimum · 2 a day

Catch and release only today. 24" minimum; 2 trout, lake trout and salmon a day combined.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Lake Memphremagog

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Sep–Jun. More on lake trout

Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth bass

Micropterus dolomieu

33Sit it outNo window clears the bar

Water

No water reading here right now. Smallmouth bass bite in 55–78° water, best near 68°.

Why

Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Smallmouth bass is here May–Oct. Holds 3–30 ft down.

Keep

10" minimum · 5 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Vermont: 10" minimum, 5 bass a day combined, harvest from the second Saturday in June to Mar 15; catch and release with artificial lures the rest of the year. Lake Champlain is 12" and closes to harvest Dec 1.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Vermont non-tidal

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: May–Oct, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on smallmouth bass

The water

  • Water temperatureNo reading
  • Barometer29.78 inHg, steady

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunset today4:29 pm
  • Sunrise tomorrow6:36 am
  • MoonWaning crescent, 5% lit
  • Major solunarTonight 9:40 pm–11:40 pm
  • Minor solunarTomorrow 5:50 am–6:50 am
  • Major solunarTomorrow 10:00 am–12:00 pm

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

No current report covers these waters.

We only show reports an agency has published, with their date. Vermont Fish & Wildlife has the state’s fishing pages.

Licenses and rules: Vermont Fish & Wildlife · trout stocking · fish-consumption advisories

About this spot

A deep, fjord-like international lake reaching from Newport, Vermont into Quebec — a landlocked salmon and lake trout fishery trolled deep, with smallmouth bass, walleye, and yellow perch in the shallower Vermont end. Public access at the Newport waterfront and Prouty Beach.

Vermont waters: 2 trout, lake trout and salmon a day combined; lake trout 24" minimum, salmon 17". Bass 10", 5 a day from the second Saturday in June. The lake continues into Quebec — Vermont rules apply only in Vermont waters.

Nearby

The closest public spots we cover, with the same 36 hours of floats.

Lake Champlain (Burlington)59 mi · VermontBest tomorrow 1 pm to Monday 4 am
86Go
Lake Champlain66 mi · New YorkBest tomorrow 4 am to Monday 4 am
98Go
Sebago Lake110 mi · MaineBest now until 8 pm
79Worth the trip
Connecticut River (Bellows Falls)125 mi · VermontBest tomorrow 4 am–6 pm
86Go

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Lake Memphremagog (Newport)?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Lake Memphremagog (Newport) you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website

What fish are commonly targeted at Lake Memphremagog (Newport)?

Lake Memphremagog (Newport) is listed on this site for 4 commonly-targeted species: Landlocked Salmon, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at Lake Memphremagog (Newport)?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Lake Memphremagog (Newport) against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does Lake Memphremagog (Newport) have?

Lake Memphremagog (Newport) has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp. Vermont waters: 2 trout, lake trout and salmon a day combined; lake trout 24" minimum, salmon 17". Bass 10", 5 a day from the second Saturday in June. The lake continues into Quebec — Vermont rules apply only in Vermont waters.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Lake Memphremagog (Newport)?

state agency regulations apply at Lake Memphremagog (Newport). Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is Lake Memphremagog (Newport) tidal water?

No. Lake Memphremagog (Newport) is non-tidal — water level varies with rainfall, seasonal flow, and (where applicable) upstream dam releases rather than tidal exchange.