π€« Secret fishing spot
π£ Lake Dunmore
Middlebury Snow Bowl Β· β΅ lake near Salisbury, VT
A 1,000-acre glacial lake at the foot of the Green Mountains, about 20 minutes from the Snow Bowl, with one of the most diverse fisheries in the region - lake trout in the deep water plus bass, pike, and even landlocked salmon. Branbury State Park on the same lake adds swimming for a full family day.
π Fish you'll find: lake trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch, rainbow trout
π£ Stocked by VT Fish & Wildlife: rainbow trout, brown trout, landlocked Atlantic salmon - general: VT Fish & Wildlife stocks lakes and ponds each spring, beginning in April as ice clears; 2-year-old brook trout and landlocked salmon also stocked in fall
π₯Ύ Getting there: Vermont Fish & Wildlife fishing access area on West Shore Road with a concrete boat ramp, dock, and trailer parking.
Vermont fishing licenses are required for anglers 15 and older - check current regulations with Vermont Fish & Wildlife before you go.