🤫 Secret fishing spot
🎣 Lake Carmi
The Complete Vermont Guide · ⛵ lake near Franklin, VT
Vermont's fourth-largest natural lake sits in the far north of the state, a 1,400-acre destination water famous for its walleye fishing. The state park's launches, rentals, and campground make it an easy expedition - worth the drive for anglers exploring beyond their home mountain.
🐟 Fish you'll find: walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch
🥾 Getting there: Two public boat launches - one at the north end of the lake and one inside Lake Carmi State Park - plus shore fishing around the park.
Vermont fishing licenses are required for anglers 15 and older - check current regulations with Vermont Fish & Wildlife before you go.