Natural lake

Maidstone Lake

Essex County, Vermont

Maidstone Lake is listed by Vermont Fish & Wildlife at 796 acres with a maximum depth of 121 feet. Species include rainbow and lake trout, smallmouth bass and yellow perch.

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Surface area796 acres

Max depth121 ft

Shoreline—

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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Lake Trout●●●○○

Rainbow Trout●●○○○

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

Yellow Perch●●○○○

Boat launches

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

Maidstone Lake Fish & Wildlife access areaPublic
Nearby access for launching; the state park has no boat launchDirections ↗
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 Maidstone Lake 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

Maximum depth is 121 feet; target lake trout in deep water.
The state park has no launch; use the Fish & Wildlife access area.
The park rents kayaks, canoes and a rowboat.

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