Lake Memphremagog is a 31.6 mile long international lake and surrounded by the mystery of “Memphre” the lake monster on both sides of the border. Even though approximately 2/3 of the lake is in Canada and 1/3 of the lake is in the U.S. it is still by far the largest lake in the area and offers numerous activities on both sides of the border. There is a border crossing station on the lake if you would like to travel by boat to Magog, Quebec in order to enjoy everything they have to offer in the way of restaurants and entertainment. There are several boat launches that support different size boats and three marinas offering a place to tie up if you need gas, a place to eat or a spot to get off your boat for a while and enjoy a walk along the boardwalk and downtown Newport. One very popular marina is at the Eastside Restaurant (Eastsiderestaurant.net). The city of Newport offers another marina at the Gateway Center / city docks and if you want an extended stay on the lake, there is a campground on Prouty Beach (discovernewportvt.com). If you are looking for an athletic challenge check out the seasonal events of Kingdom Games at kingdomgames.com. In the winter lots of ice fishing takes place on Lake Memphremagog and the VAST trail runs up, down and across the lake. In the summer it is very popular for sailboats and large motor boats. So bring your snowmobiles, fishing poles, boats and bathing suits and prepare to have a great time on Lake Memphremagog.
Facts:
- Type: Glacial lake
- Towns located within: Newport City, Newport Town, Derby, Coventry and various provinces in Quebec, Canada
- Acres: 6317
- Maximum Depth: 351 feet
- Public beach: Yes
- VT Fish & wildlife public boat launches
- Boating restrictions: None
- Restrooms: Summer and Winter
- Elevation: 682 feet
- Lake Association: memphremagogwatershedassociation.com
- Depth Chart: http://dec.vermont.gov/watershed/lakes-ponds/data-maps/charts
Fishing:
- Species: Brook, Brown, Rainbow and Lake Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Rainbow Smelt, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Northern Pike, Chain Pickerel, Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Bullhead, Panfish and Burbot
- Fishing Seasons are open year round and ice fishing runs from the 3rd Saturday in January to March 15th. For more information go to: vtfishandwildlife.com
There are many recreational activities to do in the area including; swimming, fishing, ice fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, snowmobiling, skiing, hunting, museums & biking. Also be sure to check out the wildlife such as Moose, Deer, Turkeys, Loons, Kingfishers, migrating birds and other small mammals.
Nearby Lakes and Ponds
Below please view all properties listed for sale on Lake Memphremagog:
