Fishing Report
Amherst Lake Fishing Report
Ludlow, VT
Today’s bite
Largemouth Bass fishing report
Best window today: 9 PM (Fair · 48/100)
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Nov 7, 2026 at 9:28 PM EST, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
43.486364, -72.704534
Est. water temp
50.1°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
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How to catch them at Amherst Lake
Largemouth Bass feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 21% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 5-15 ft
Largemouth Bass fishing report →Smallmouth Bass feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 21% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 20-40 ft
Smallmouth Bass fishing report →
Location
Amherst Lake · 43.4864, -72.7045
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Amherst Lake?
State surveys have confirmed Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass in Amherst Lake.
When's the best time to fish Amherst Lake?
Largemouth Bass feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 21% above the daily average across all four light windows. Check today's bite forecast for Amherst Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Amherst Lake?
Amherst Lake is near Ludlow, VT, at 43.4864, -72.7045.
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