Star Lake WMA and Star Lake - Mount Holly (63 acres)

Star Lake WMA and Star Lake - Mount Holly (63 acres)

Mount Holly, Vermont 05758

Star Lake Wildlife Management Area, Mount Holly guide and map

Birds of Interest

Ruffed grouse, woodcock, and turkey are found on this WMA, but in limited numbers. A variety of birds use the lake and marshland during migratory stop-overs including mergansers, snow geese, Canada geese, coots, herons, sandpipers, black, wood and mallard ducks. Songbirds that like to dwell near water such as tree swallows, red-winged blackbirds, and Baltimore orioles may be seen or heard.

About this Location

Star Lake Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is a 92-acre parcel of land owned by the State of Vermont and managed by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department. The parcel is located in the town of Mount Holly, next to the village of Belmont. The WMA can be accessed from Teer Road, which runs west of Belmont Road.

Star Lake WMA is forested with a mix of red maple, yellow birch, red spruce, and balsam fir. There are a few scattered beeches and sugar maples. The WMA contains a small portion of a hardwood ridge located near Teer Road. There are a few small open areas around the 792 feet of lake frontage. Marshes associated with Star Lake are in the southern portion of the WMA. The lake is 63 acres, and about 8 feet in depth. It is used for boating, swimming, fishing, and a private water supply for nearby residents. The lake has had a history of Eurasian water milfoil problems, so please be careful not to transport any invasive plants such as milfoil into the pond.

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

Content from Star Lake Wildlife Management Area, Mount Holly guide and map

Last updated December 3, 2023