Natural lake

Lake Elmore

, Vermont

Lake Elmore is a 224-acre lake at Elmore State Park with a maximum depth of 18 feet. Vermont Fish & Wildlife lists yellow perch, northern pike, largemouth and smallmouth bass and panfish.

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Surface area224 acres

Max depth18 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Northern Pike●●○○○

Largemouth Bass●●○○○

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Vaughn M. Douglass Fishing Access AreaPublic
Concrete ramp at the south end suitable for motorboats.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Elmore are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department (2026 guide on eRegulations) ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department (2026 guide on eRegulations) before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Both ends are very shallow; use a boat to reach better water.
Deepest water is only 15-18 ft.
Campers can launch canoes and kayaks from the state park shore.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.