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In Vermont, Lake Dunmore is a lake used for time on and around the water. At around 985 acres (about 2 square miles), it is a modest waterbody. Sitting at around 571 feet of elevation, it drops to a maximum depth near 105 feet. Fish documented in the area include Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rock Bass, and Northern Pike. LakeRadar pulls readings from a mapped water gauge, so current water data is shown when the station reports. Nearby alternatives include Lake Bomoseen, Waterbury Reservoir, and North Hartland Lake. For this location, LakeRadar tracks an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Current weather, wind, and activity conditions for Lake Dunmore are updated throughout the day.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 7:38 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Excellent (90/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (92/100).
How the score is calculated →Best good fishing window, averaging 88/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the south. Dawn hours (07:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 42° | 43° | 46° | 51° | 54° | 57° | 58° | 58° | 59° | 58° | 57° | 52° | 49° | 49° | 48° | 47° | 46° | 45° | 43° | 42° | 40° | 38° | 37° | 37° |
| Wind (kts) | 7 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Direction | S | S | SW | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Gusts (kts) | 12 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Precip % | 6% | 7% | 10% | 12% | 5% | 5% | 4% | 4% | 6% | 7% | 46% | 59% | 38% | 6% | 10% | 5% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 42°F | 8 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 6% | 26% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 43°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 10 mph | 7% | 50% | Mostly Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 46°F | 6 mph SW (225°) | 16 mph | 10% | 67% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 51°F | 7 mph W (270°) | 20 mph | 12% | 66% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 54°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 20 mph | 5% | 61% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 57°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 22 mph | 5% | 51% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 58°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 22 mph | 4% | 53% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 58°F | 9 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 4% | 63% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 59°F | 9 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 6% | 64% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 58°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 22 mph | 7% | 66% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 57°F | 7 mph W (270°) | 22 mph | 46% | 68% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 52°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 20 mph | 59% | 73% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 49°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 16 mph | 38% | 62% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 49°F | 2 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 6% | 63% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 48°F | 1 mph NW (315°) | 8 mph | 10% | 54% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 47°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 5 mph | 5% | 49% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 46°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 5 mph | 0% | 32% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 45°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 5 mph | 0% | 30% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 43°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 5 mph | 0% | 21% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 42°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 0% | 17% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 40°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 0% | 15% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 38°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 0% | 14% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 37°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 0% | 16% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 6 AM EDT | 37°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 5 mph | 0% | 20% | Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM EDT | 35°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 4 mph | 0% | 22% | Patchy Frost |
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 | Today October 9, 2026 | Tonight October 9, 2026 | Saturday October 10, 2026 | Saturday Night October 10, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night 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 |
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| Temp (°F) | 60° | 35° | 58° | 37° | 64° | 48° | 66° | 49° | 61° | 42° | 56° | 37° | 57° | 41° |
| Wind | SW 5 to 9 mph | NW 1 to 5 mph | N 2 mph | SE 0 to 5 mph | S 5 to 8 mph | SE 1 to 5 mph | NE 2 mph | SE 0 to 6 mph | SW 6 to 9 mph | NW 9 mph | NW 9 mph | N 2 to 7 mph | NW 5 mph | S 2 to 7 mph |
| Gusts | 23 mph | 20 mph | 8 mph | 10 mph | 16 mph | 12 mph | 7 mph | 12 mph | 17 mph | 16 mph | 17 mph | 14 mph | 10 mph | 8 mph |
| Precip % | 46% | 59% | 0% | 0% | 19% | 82% | 52% | 34% | 70% | 65% | 20% | 9% | 9% | 21% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Lake Dunmore. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Excellent for fishing (92/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the south. Dawn hours (07:00 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 (90/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the south. No active official alerts for this lake. 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.
Excellent for sailing (91/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the S is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (87/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 8 mph from the south. No active official alerts for this lake. 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.
Located within VT, Lake Dunmore is a scenic waterbody providing valuable outdoor recreation and critical watershed storage. Visitors enjoy sailing, motorboating, and shoreline walking along designated access areas. Checking real-time water conditions and NWS wind forecasts ensures an optimal outing.
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 Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rock Bass, Northern Pike. 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 Dunmore 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 9, 7:38 AM EDT