What is the average water temperature in Vermont?

The current average water temperature across Vermont's monitored water bodies is 61.7°F.

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Vermont Water Temperatures

Q: What is the warmest lake in Vermont today?

Lake Champlain At Burlington, Vt at 65.7°F.

Current lake & river temperatures in Vermont — updated daily from USGS sensors.

With Data

61.7°F

State Avg

65.7°F

Warmest

65.7°F

Warmest

Lake Champlain At Burlington, Vt

61.7°F

State Average

59 water bodies

57.7°F

Coldest

Black River At Coventry, Vt

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Swimming Conditions

🚫 Too cold for most swimmers

Based on avg 61.7°F

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Fishing Conditions

🎣 Good — trout, walleye, bass

Based on avg 61.7°F

Vermont — Ranked by Temperature

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#	Water Body	°F	°C	Condition	🏊	Date
1	Lake Champlain At Burlington, Vt Lake	65.7°	18.7°	🌤️ Comfortable	⚠️ Brisk	Sep 30
2	Black River At Coventry, Vt River	57.7°	14.3°	🌊 Cool	🚫 Cold	Sep 30
3	Kirby Brook At Concord, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
4	Ompompanoosuc River At Union Village, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
5	West River At Jamaica, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
6	East Br Dead Creek Near Bridport, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
7	Winooski River At Montpelier, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
8	Winooski River Near Essex Junction, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
9	Missisquoi River At Swanton, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
10	Connecticut River At Wells River, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
11	Ottauquechee River At North Hartland, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
12	Otter Creek At Middlebury, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
13	Lewis Creek At North Ferrisburg, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
14	Ranch Brook At Ranch Camp, Near Stowe, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
15	Jewett Brook At Vt 38, Near St. Albans, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
16	Barton River Near Coventry, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
17	Lamoille River At Jeffersonville, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
18	Pope Brook (Site W-3) Near North Danville, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
19	White River At West Hartford, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
20	Walloomsac River Near North Bennington, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
21	Little Otter Ck At Monkton Rd, Nr Ferrisburgh, Vt Lake	—	—	—	—	—
22	Sunny Brook Near Montpelier, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
23	Stony Brook Near Eden, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
24	Pike River At East Franklin, Nr Enosburg Falls, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
25	East Orange Branch At East Orange, Vt Lake	—	—	—	—	—
26	Williams River Near Rockingham Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
27	Lemon Fair R Blw Shacksboro Rd, Nr Shoreham, Vt Lake	—	—	—	—	—
28	North Branch Winooski River At Wrightsville, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
29	Little River Near Waterbury, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
30	Missisquoi River Near East Berkshire, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
31	Moose River At Victory, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
32	Passumpsic River At Passumpsic, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
33	Ottauquechee River Near West Bridgewater, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
34	Otter Creek At Center Rutland, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
35	Lewis Creek Tributary At Starksboro, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
36	W Branch Little R Abv Bingham Falls Near Stowe, Vt Lake	—	—	—	—	—
37	Mill River At Georgia Shore Rd, Nr St Albans, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
38	North Branch Winooski River At Montpelier, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
39	Pope Brook Tributary (W-9), Nr North Danville, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
40	Ayers Brook At Randolph, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
41	West River Below Townshend Dam Near Townshend, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
42	West Br Dead Creek Near Addison, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
43	Dog River At Northfield Falls, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
44	Lamoille River At Johnson, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
45	Rock River Near Highgate Center, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
46	Wells River At Wells River, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
47	Black River At North Springfield, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
48	New Haven River @ Brooksville, Nr Middlebury, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
49	Laplatte River At Shelburne Falls, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
50	Little River Near Stowe, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
51	Missisquoi River Near North Troy, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
52	Clyde River At Newport, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
53	East Branch Passumpsic River Near East Haven, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
54	Sleepers River (Site W-5) Near St. Johnsbury, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
55	Kent Brook Near Killington, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
56	Poultney River Below Fair Haven, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
57	Little Otter Creek At Ferrisburg, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
58	Mad River Near Moretown, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—
59	Lamoille River At East Georgia, Vt River	—	—	—	—	—

Lake Champlain At Burlington, Vt Lake

65.7°F

🌤️ Comfortable

Black River At Coventry, Vt River

57.7°F

🌊 Cool

Kirby Brook At Concord, Vt River

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Ompompanoosuc River At Union Village, Vt River

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West River At Jamaica, Vt River

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East Br Dead Creek Near Bridport, Vt River

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Winooski River At Montpelier, Vt River

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Winooski River Near Essex Junction, Vt River

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Missisquoi River At Swanton, Vt River

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Connecticut River At Wells River, Vt River

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Ottauquechee River At North Hartland, Vt River

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Otter Creek At Middlebury, Vt River

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Lewis Creek At North Ferrisburg, Vt River

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Ranch Brook At Ranch Camp, Near Stowe, Vt River

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Jewett Brook At Vt 38, Near St. Albans, Vt River

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Barton River Near Coventry, Vt River

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Lamoille River At Jeffersonville, Vt River

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Pope Brook (Site W-3) Near North Danville, Vt River

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White River At West Hartford, Vt River

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Walloomsac River Near North Bennington, Vt River

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❓ Vermont Water Temperature FAQ

What is the warmest lake in Vermont today?

Based on our latest USGS data, Lake Champlain At Burlington, Vt is currently the warmest water body in Vermont at 65.7°F.

Which Vermont lakes are good for swimming right now?

Lakes with water temperatures above 72°F are generally comfortable for swimming. Currently, Vermont's average water temperature is 61.7°F — check individual lakes above for specific conditions.

What is the best water temperature for fishing in Vermont?

The optimal temperature range depends on your target species. For bass fishing, look for water bodies between 65–75°F. For trout, target the coldest water bodies in Vermont — typically 50–65°F. Use the table above to identify which lakes are in the ideal range for your target species.

🔬 Data Methodology & Sources

Water temperature readings on this site are collected from USGS (United States Geological Survey) monitoring stations installed at lakes, rivers, and reservoirs across the country. Sensors measure water surface temperature in Celsius, which is converted to Fahrenheit for display. Data is retrieved and stored daily. Temperatures shown reflect the most recent available sensor reading for each water body, typically from the past 1–30 days depending on station reporting frequency.

⚠️ Water temperatures can vary significantly across a water body due to depth, currents, and time of day. Sensor readings represent conditions at the monitoring station location. Always exercise caution when swimming and consult local authorities for official safety advisories.