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Fishing in the Connecticut River Valley
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Connecticut River offers excellent fishing in the Connecticut River Valley of Vermont with good public access.
1. Connecticut River (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Connecticut River, VermontConnecticut River offers excellent fishing in the Connecticut River Valley of Vermont with good public access.
- ⚠ This water: Season:: Open to fishing all year, except no fishing Oct. 16–Dec. 31 from the confluence of the Upper Ammonoosuc River and the Connecticut River in Northumberland, New Hampshire, to the northern boundary of the town of Canaan, Vermont. | Devices:: No more than six ice fishing devices shall be used to take fish while ice fishing. When fishing in open water, no more than two lines may be used. Lead sinkers and lead jigs one ounce or less, regardless of length, are prohibited. | Species Rules:: The rules below apply during the open season. | American Shad: Catch and release only. | Atlantic Salmon: No open season for Atlantic salmon until declared by the Connecticut River Atlantic Salmon Commission. | Brook, Brown and Rainbow Trout: The season for taking brook, brown, or rainbow trout by all legal methods shall open on Jan. 1 and close Oct. 15. | (Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass): No closed season for black bass. | Carp: May be taken by any legal method, and by bow and arrow with cord attached, in that part of the river beginning at the point on the northern boundary of Grafton County in New Hampshire, which is directly opposite the town of Concord, Vermont, south to the Massachusetts border. | Horned Pout: The daily limit is 25 fish. | Northern Pike: The daily limit is 1 fish; minimum total length 28”. | Pickerel: The daily limit is 10 fish. | River Herring: Closed to the taking of alewives and blueback herring. | Walleye: No person shall take walleye 16”–18”; the daily limit is 4 fish, of which only 1 can be larger than 18”. | All Other Species: The daily limit for black crappie, white perch, yellow perch, and sunfish is 25 fish for each species.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
2. White River (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
White River, VermontWhite River offers excellent fishing in the Connecticut River Valley of Vermont with good public access.
- ⚠ This water: Brook, Brown, and Rainbow Trout:length limit, 18” minimum length; daily limit, 1 trout; gear restriction, artificial lures and flies only Stockbridge/ Bethel All Applicable Counties 1
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
Boat Launch: <different> Boat Ramp →
3. Ottauquechee River (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ottauquechee River, VermontOttauquechee River offers excellent fishing in the Connecticut River Valley of Vermont with good public access.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
4. Ball Mountain Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ball Mountain Lake, VermontPopular fishing lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
5. Griffith Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Griffith Lake, VermontPopular fishing lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- ⚠ This water: Only open to fishing from second Saturday in April to Oct. 31 (see [table 1](https://www.eregulations.com/vermont/fishing/table-1-general-fishing-regulations) for regulations on specific species)
- ⚠ This water: Use of fish (alive or dead) as bait is prohibited
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
6. Harvey's Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Harvey's Lake, VermontPopular fishing lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
7. Lake Bomoseen (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lake Bomoseen, VermontPopular fishing lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
8. Lake Dunmore (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lake Dunmore, VermontPopular fishing lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
Boat Launch: Magoon Boat Ramp →
9. Lake Fairlee (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lake Fairlee, VermontPopular fishing lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
10. Lake Groton (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lake Groton, VermontPopular fishing lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
11. Lake Morey (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lake Morey, VermontPopular fishing lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
Boat Launch: Lake Morey Fishing Access Area →
12. Lake Rescue (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lake Rescue, VermontPopular fishing lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
13. Lake Saint Catherine (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Lake Saint Catherine, VermontPopular fishing lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
Boat Launch: Lake Saint Catherine boat access →
14. Moore Reservoir (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Moore Reservoir, VermontPopular fishing lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
Boat Launch: Perkins Landing →
15. North Springfield Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
North Springfield Lake, VermontPopular fishing lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
Boat Launch: Ashley Ferry Boat Ramp →
16. Silver Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Silver Lake, VermontPopular fishing lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- ⚠ This water: Only open to fishing from second Saturday in April to Oct. 31 (see [table 1](https://www.eregulations.com/vermont/fishing/table-1-general-fishing-regulations) for regulations on specific species)
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
Boat Launch: Magoon Boat Ramp →
17. Ticklenaked Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ticklenaked Pond, VermontPopular fishing lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
18. Tiny Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Tiny Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
19. Abbey Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Abbey Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
Boat Launch: Magoon Boat Ramp →
20. Amherst Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Amherst Lake, VermontNamed lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
21. Ansel Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Ansel Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
Boat Launch: <different> Boat Ramp →
22. Baldwin Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Baldwin Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
23. Beaver Meadow (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Beaver Meadow, VermontNamed lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
24. Beaver Meadows (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Beaver Meadows, VermontNamed lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
25. Beaver Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Beaver Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- ⚠ This water: Only open to fishing from second Saturday in April to Oct. 31 (see [table 1](https://www.eregulations.com/vermont/fishing/table-1-general-fishing-regulations) for regulations on specific species)
- ⚠ This water: Use of fish (alive or dead) as bait is prohibited
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
Boat Launch: Kent Pond Boat Ramp →
26. Beebe Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Beebe Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- ⚠ This water: Only open to fishing from second Saturday in April to Oct. 31 (see [table 1](https://www.eregulations.com/vermont/fishing/table-1-general-fishing-regulations) for regulations on specific species)
- ⚠ This water: Use of fish (alive or dead) as bait is prohibited
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
27. Billings Marsh (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Billings Marsh, VermontNamed lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
28. Black Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Black Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- ⚠ This water: Bass Open Season for Harvest: Second Saturday in June through Nov. 30.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
29. Bloodsucker Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Bloodsucker Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
Boat Launch: Ashley Ferry Boat Ramp →
30. Bog Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Bog Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
Boat Launch: Lake Morey Fishing Access Area →
31. Breese Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Breese Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- ⚠ This water: Bass Open Season for Harvest: Second Saturday in June through Nov. 30.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
32. Bullhead Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Bullhead Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- ⚠ This water: Bass Open Season for Harvest: Second Saturday in June through Nov. 30.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
33. Burnell Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Burnell Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
Boat Launch: <different> Boat Ramp →
34. Burr Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Burr Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
35. Butler Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Butler Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
36. Cedar Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Cedar Lake, VermontNamed lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
37. Childs Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Childs Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
38. Chipman Lake (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Chipman Lake, VermontNamed lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
Boat Launch: Lake Saint Catherine boat access →
39. Choate Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Choate Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
Boat Launch: <different> Boat Ramp →
40. Coburn Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Coburn Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Connecticut River Valley region of Vermont.
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
Fishing Tips for the Connecticut River Valley
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid state fishing licence — check your state's wildlife agency site.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Vermont; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Connecticut River Valley waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
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