FishCondishLake Memphremagog, QC Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Lake Memphremagog, QC fishing report
Lake Memphremagog is a long, cold, deep glacial lake straddling the Quebec-Vermont border, and it fishes like one. Lake trout dominate the deep basin year-round, while landlocked salmon push into shallower water during spring and fall when temperatures suit them. Smallmouth bass thrive along the rocky, boulder-strewn shorelines, peaking in summer when warmer water temperatures concentrate them in the shallows. Come ice-out, lakers and salmon are most accessible as they roam the upper water column. By midsummer, lakers drop to depths of 60 to 100 feet or more, and smallmouth action becomes the main event near structure.
For lake trout, slow-troll large spoons or live smelt along deep rocky shelves and drop-offs, watching your sonar for fish suspended just above the thermocline. Landlocked salmon respond well to smaller flashy spoons and streamer-style lures trolled in the 20 to 45 foot range during spring and fall, especially near tributary mouths where they stage. Smallmouth hold tight to submerged boulders, points, and rocky reefs — tube jigs, finesse soft plastics, and crayfish imitations worked slowly along bottom consistently produce. Water temperature is your best guide: when surface temps cool into the low 50s, salmon and lakers become far more catchable in shallower reaches.
Lake Memphremagog, QC river flow
The closest active USGS gauge to Lake Memphremagog, QC is MISSISQUOI RIVER NEAR NORTH TROY, VT (site 04293000), about 13.9 miles away. It drains roughly 131 square miles. Flow is the single best predictor of where fish sit in moving water, so it is worth knowing what normal looks like before you read today's number.
In July, this gauge typically runs about 74 cfs.
| Month | Median flow |
|---|---|
| Jan | 112 cfs |
| Feb | 95 cfs |
| Mar | 180 cfs |
| Apr | 619 cfs |
| May | 264 cfs |
| Jun | 119 cfs |
| Jul | 74 cfs |
| Aug | 61 cfs |
| Sep | 66 cfs |
| Oct | 122 cfs |
| Nov | 207 cfs |
| Dec | 153 cfs |
Median flow from the USGS daily-statistics record. For the live flow, gage height, water temperature, and today's fishing score, open the Lake Memphremagog, QC dashboard.
What's biting near Lake Memphremagog, QC
The species most likely to be feeding Lake Memphremagog: lake trout, landlocked salmon, and smallmouth bass. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for Lake Memphremagog, QC and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Lake Memphremagog, QC fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Lake Memphremagog, QC?
The species bite forecast for Lake Memphremagog, QC covers what's likely feeding there, including lake trout, landlocked salmon, and smallmouth bass — and updates with the live conditions.
What's the best time of day to fish Lake Memphremagog, QC?
Dawn and dusk are usually the most productive windows on Lake Memphremagog, particularly when the barometric pressure is steady or falling. FishCondish grades every hour of the day so you can pick the best one.
When is the best season to fish Lake Memphremagog, QC?
Spring and fall are typically strongest on Lake Memphremagog as water temperatures sit in the productive range, with summer fishing best early and late in the day. It varies year to year, so check the live conditions before you head out.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish Lake Memphremagog, QC?
FishCondish combines wind, water level, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Lake Memphremagog, QC, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Lake Memphremagog, QC
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: