Fishing Harvey Lake in Caledonia County, Vermont

• Overview

  Harvey Lake falls in Caledonia County, part of Vermont. The water sits 892 feet up. The water covers around 357 acres, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. The perimeter runs near 3.8 miles, so plan the walk before you start. On our Caledonia County list it sits near the top for size. Some 11 miles away sits Saint Johnsbury, the nearest settlement. St Johnsbury is 11 miles away, with Woodsville at 11 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Harvey Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Across Caledonia County, recorded fish include rainbow trout, brook trout, pumpkinseed, white sucker and yellow perch. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Harvey Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 67°F and January near 15°F on the long-run figures. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid April. The lid tends to go about mid April and return around early December. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Anyone fishing Harvey Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. You can launch: the ramp is half a mile away. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. A camping area sits within half a mile of here. There are toilets half a mile off. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. For a change of water, Mud Pond is 3.8 miles distant. What applies at Harvey Lake may have changed since it was mapped.