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Lake Dunmore

Lake Dunmore is a lake in Vermont, near Addison County.

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Fish species in Lake Dunmore

Official stocking history

Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.

Dunmore has a deep coldwater basin and enough bass and panfish habitat to suit very different fishing plans. Branbury State Park gives the family a lakeside base. Decide whether you're trolling deep water or casting shore cover before loading every rod into the boat.

Lake facts

  • Lake size: About 1,037 acres
  • Fish to target: Lake trout, rainbow trout, landlocked salmon, bass, pike and panfish
  • Depth: Maximum about 105 feet

Where to fish

Try a small smelt imitation for trout or salmon, adjusting depth as the surface warms. Bass suit a worm or jig along suitable cover and bottom changes. Panfish give a lighter-tackle option. A contour map helps separate the deep basin from the shallower recreation shoreline.

Getting on the water

The Magoon public access is at 947 West Shore Road in Salisbury. It has a concrete ramp, dock and trailer parking, with listed accessible facilities. Check current dock conditions if access features are important to your visit.

More to do at the lake

Branbury's beach, camping and picnic facilities can fill the rest of a lake stay. Keep fishing lines away from swimming areas. Paddling the shore is a calmer alternative when you don't want to spend the whole day trolling.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    Vermont Fish & Wildlife Master Angler Program

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Vermont Fish & Wildlife Master Angler Program

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Brook Trout — supporting source

    Vermont Fish & Wildlife Master Angler Program

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Brown Bullhead — supporting source

    Vermont Fish & Wildlife Fishing Access Areas

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Brown Trout — supporting source

    Vermont Fish & Wildlife completed fish stocking records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Channel Catfish — supporting source

    Vermont Fish & Wildlife Master Angler Program

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Lake Trout — supporting source

    Vermont Fish & Wildlife Master Angler Program

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Lake Trout — supporting source

    Vermont Fish & Wildlife completed fish stocking records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Atlantic Salmon — supporting source

    Vermont Fish & Wildlife Master Angler Program

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Atlantic Salmon — supporting source

    Vermont Fish & Wildlife completed fish stocking records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Vermont Fish & Wildlife Master Angler Program

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Northern Pike — supporting source

    Vermont Fish & Wildlife Master Angler Program

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Pumpkinseed — supporting source

    Vermont Fish & Wildlife Master Angler Program

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Rainbow Smelt — supporting source

    Vermont Fish & Wildlife Fishing Access Areas

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Steelhead — supporting source

    Vermont Fish & Wildlife Fishing Access Areas

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Steelhead — supporting source

    Vermont Fish & Wildlife completed fish stocking records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Rock Bass — supporting source

    Vermont Fish & Wildlife Master Angler Program

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Smallmouth Bass — supporting source

    Vermont Fish & Wildlife Master Angler Program

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    Vermont Fish & Wildlife Master Angler Program

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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