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In Vermont, Lake Bomoseen is a lake used for time on and around the water. It reaches a maximum depth of roughly 65 feet at an elevation of about 413 feet. The water surface spans about 2,400 acres, making it a mid-sized body of water. Research-grade observations nearby include Bluegill, Brown Trout, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass. If you are planning a trip, Lake George, Lake Dunmore, and North Springfield Lake are also nearby. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. Below you will find an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Lake Bomoseen so you can plan a visit.
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The last automated check (Oct 11, 4:44 PM EDT) found no active alerts for this lake, but that check is older than LakeRadar's alert freshness window, so the current alert status could not be confirmed.
Confirm before heading out: official alerts for this area or weather.gov/alerts. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
Overall Good (88/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (97/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 76/100 across these hours. Wind 2 mph from the southeast. Dusk hours (19:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 54° | 53° | 52° | 51° | 51° | 50° | 50° | 50° | 50° | 50° | 50° | 50° | 50° | 50° | 51° | 54° | 57° | 60° | 62° | 64° | 65° | 66° | 66° | 65° |
| Wind (kts) | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Direction | S | SE | SE | SE | E | E | E | E | E | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W | W | NW | NW | N | N | NW | N |
| Gusts (kts) | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Precip % | 17% | 32% | 82% | 83% | 89% | 88% | 81% | 69% | 53% | 43% | 33% | 23% | 14% | 7% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 6 PM EDT | 54°F | 2 mph S (180°) | 7 mph | 17% | 96% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 7 PM EDT | 53°F | 2 mph SE (135°) | 6 mph | 32% | 97% | Chance Very Light Rain |
| Sun, 8 PM EDT | 52°F | 1 mph SE (135°) | 4 mph | 82% | 95% | Rain |
| Sun, 9 PM EDT | 51°F | 1 mph SE (135°) | 2 mph | 83% | 94% | Rain |
| Sun, 10 PM EDT | 51°F | 1 mph E (90°) | 2 mph | 89% | 94% | Rain |
| Sun, 11 PM EDT | 50°F | 1 mph E (90°) | 2 mph | 88% | 95% | Rain |
| Mon, 12 AM EDT | 50°F | 1 mph E (90°) | 2 mph | 81% | 93% | Rain |
| Mon, 1 AM EDT | 50°F | 1 mph E (90°) | 2 mph | 69% | 93% | Light Rain Likely |
| Mon, 2 AM EDT | 50°F | 1 mph E (90°) | 2 mph | 53% | 93% | Chance Very Light Rain |
| Mon, 3 AM EDT | 50°F | Calm | 2 mph | 43% | 94% | Chance Very Light Rain |
| Mon, 4 AM EDT | 50°F | Calm | 1 mph | 33% | 91% | Chance Very Light Rain |
| Mon, 5 AM EDT | 50°F | Calm | 1 mph | 23% | 94% | Slight Chance Very Light Rain |
| Mon, 6 AM EDT | 50°F | Calm | 1 mph | 14% | 89% | Cloudy |
| Mon, 7 AM EDT | 50°F | Calm | 1 mph | 7% | 80% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 8 AM EDT | 51°F | Calm | 1 mph | 1% | 77% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon, 9 AM EDT | 54°F | Calm | 1 mph | 1% | 51% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon, 10 AM EDT | 57°F | 1 mph W (270°) | 4 mph | 0% | 40% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 11 AM EDT | 60°F | 1 mph W (270°) | 5 mph | 0% | 36% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 12 PM EDT | 62°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 6 mph | 1% | 37% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 1 PM EDT | 64°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 7 mph | 1% | 56% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon, 2 PM EDT | 65°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 7 mph | 1% | 46% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 3 PM EDT | 66°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 7 mph | 2% | 43% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 4 PM EDT | 66°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 7 mph | 2% | 58% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon, 5 PM EDT | 65°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 2% | 57% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon, 6 PM EDT | 63°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 5 mph | 2% | 65% | Mostly Cloudy |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | This Afternoon October 11, 2026 | This Afternoon October 11, 2026 | Tonight October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 61° | 58° | 46° | 68° | 51° | 63° | 53° | 62° | 44° | 56° | 38° | 56° | 37° | 46° |
| Wind | S 2 to 6 mph | S 2 mph | SE 2 mph | NW 2 mph | N 2 mph | SE 3 to 10 mph | S 9 mph | W 5 to 9 mph | NW 3 to 7 mph | N 6 to 10 mph | NE 1 to 5 mph | SE 2 to 8 mph | W 6 to 12 mph | NW 14 mph |
| Gusts | 15 mph | 10 mph | 7 mph | 7 mph | 6 mph | 23 mph | 20 mph | 16 mph | 14 mph | 18 mph | 10 mph | 17 mph | 23 mph | 27 mph |
| Precip % | 14% | 14% | 89% | 14% | 50% | 83% | 83% | 29% | 12% | 7% | 22% | 73% | 73% | 29% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Lake Bomoseen. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Good for fishing (88/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the south. Dusk hours (18:00 local). Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (97/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the south. Gusts to 7 mph. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for sailing (67/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts are within 5 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. Working against it: Wind 2 mph is light; expect limited sailing. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (96/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the south. Gusts to 7 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of VT Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Lake Bomoseen stands as a well-regarded freshwater lake in VT, recognized for its rich fishery and accessible open-water recreation. The waterbody offers excellent conditions for troll fishing, drift casting, and pleasure boating. Shoreline access points and public park amenities are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is required for anglers age 15+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Bluegill, Brown Trout, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Northern cold winter conditions with freezing air temperatures and potential surface ice formation. Ramps and water systems may be winterized. Confirm open status before visiting.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Lake Bomoseen is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 11, 6:26 PM EDT