Lake Carmi
Lake Carmi in Franklin covers 1,402 acres with a 33-foot maximum depth and a state concrete ramp. Vermont Fish & Wildlife lists walleye, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, northern pike and crappie.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Largemouth Bass
Small population
Crappie
Black and white crappie
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Lake Carmi accessRamp2324 Lake Road, Franklin; concrete rampDirections ↗
- Lake Carmi State Park launchRamp460 Marsh Farm Rd, Franklin; boat launch on the premises, canoes/kayaks launch from shoreDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye | 15 in; release 17-19 in | 5, only 1 over 19 in |
| Largemouth/smallmouth bass | 10 in | 5 combined |
| Northern pike | 20 in | 5 |
| Brook/brown/rainbow trout | See Vermont rules book ↗ | 6 combined |
| Panfish | crappie 8 in | 50 total, max 25 crappie |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department (2026 guide on eRegulations) ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Lake Carmi ↗Local tips
- Walleye generally need a boat to fish away from the bank.
- Walleye here have a 15-inch minimum and a 17 to 19 inch protected slot.
- Shore anglers can catch panfish, bass, pike and bullhead from the state park shoreline.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.