Lake · Westmore, Orleans, Vermont
Lake Willoughby
Lake Willoughby
Lake · Vermont
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Lake Willoughby.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Deep Northeast Kingdom coldwater lake in Westmore managed under VFWD Index trout/salmon rules. Lake trout, brook trout, and rainbow trout are common; landlocked salmon and brown trout also occur. No live USGS lake elevation or temperature station is assigned.
Target species
Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
VFWD Where the Fish Are (Northeast Kingdom) lists lake trout as common on Lake Willoughby; Index special trout/salmon rules apply.
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
VFWD Where the Fish Are lists brook trout as common on Lake Willoughby under Index trout/salmon management.
Landlocked Salmon
Salmo salar
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
VFWD Where the Fish Are lists landlocked salmon as present on Lake Willoughby under Index trout/salmon management.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
VFWD Where the Fish Are lists rainbow trout as common on Lake Willoughby.
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
VFWD Where the Fish Are lists brown trout as present on Lake Willoughby.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Steep-sided glacial lake with coldwater salmonid habitat. Summer surface warming can push trout and salmon deeper; ice fishing is a major seasonal use under applicable rules.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Access and Public Fishing Rights
VFWD lists Lake Willoughby fishing access and seasonal dock information. Confirm current launch and shore access on the official VFWD fishing access search.
Stocking information
Confirm current VFWD stockings for Lake Willoughby on the official stocking schedule. Index trout/salmon management applies regardless of year-to-year stocking details.
- Stocked
Landlocked Salmon
Stocked · Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
Official sources
Regulations can change. Always verify current Index trout/salmon and inland lake rules on the official Vermont Fish & Wildlife regulations lookup before fishing.
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Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Westmore, Orleans, Vermont
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
Town
Westmore
County
Orleans
Management Category
Coldwater lake
Regulation Scope
Lake Willoughby
Regulation Summary
Vermont inland lake regulations apply; Lake Willoughby is managed under Index special trout/salmon rules. Confirm current seasons and limits on the official VFWD regulations lookup.
Surface Area
1653 acres
Target Species
Lake Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Brown Trout
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Shore Fishing
Available
Description
Deep Northeast Kingdom lake in Westmore (Orleans County). VFWD lists lake trout, brook trout, and rainbow trout as common with landlocked salmon and brown trout present. No USGS lake/reservoir continuous station is assigned; nearby river gauges and groundwater wells are not used as lake-level substitutes.
