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Fishing in the Southern Vermont
Explore fishing in the Southern Vermont of Vermont. Deerfield River, Somerset Reservoir, Harriman Reservoir, Lost Pond,
Deerfield River offers excellent fishing in the Southern Vermont of Vermont with good public access.
1. Deerfield River (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Deerfield River, VermontDeerfield River offers excellent fishing in the Southern Vermont of Vermont with good public access.
- ⚠ This water: Brook, Brown, and Rainbow Trout:length limit, none; daily limit, 2 trout aggregate Searsburg 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
2. Somerset Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Somerset Reservoir, VermontSomerset Reservoir offers excellent fishing in the Southern Vermont of Vermont with good public access.
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
3. Harriman Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Harriman Reservoir, VermontHarriman Reservoir offers excellent fishing in the Southern Vermont of Vermont with good public access.
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
4. Lost Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Lost Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont region of Vermont.
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
5. Shippee Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Shippee Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont region of Vermont.
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
6. Windsor Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Windsor Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont region of Vermont.
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
7. Adam Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Adam Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont region of Vermont.
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
8. Atherton Meadow (Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass)
Atherton Meadow, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont region of Vermont.
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
9. Athens Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Athens Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont region of Vermont.
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
10. Beaver Meadow (Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass)
Beaver Meadow, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont region of Vermont.
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
11. Beebe Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Beebe Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont 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
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
12. Big Mud Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Big Mud Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont 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
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
13. Big Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Big Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont region of Vermont.
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
14. Billings Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Billings Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont region of Vermont.
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
15. Bourn Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Bourn Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont 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
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
16. Branch Pond (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Branch Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont 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
17. Bullhead Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Bullhead Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont region of Vermont.
- ⚠ This water: Bass Open Season for Harvest: Second Saturday in June through Nov. 30.
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
18. Clara Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Clara Lake, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont region of Vermont.
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
19. Coggman Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Coggman Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont region of Vermont.
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
20. Cole Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Cole Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont region of Vermont.
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
21. Cook Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Cook Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont region of Vermont.
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
22. Cooks Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Cooks Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont region of Vermont.
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
23. Crystal Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Crystal Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont region of Vermont.
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
24. Danby Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Danby Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont region of Vermont.
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- 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 →
25. Doughty Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Doughty Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont region of Vermont.
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
26. Lake Dunmore (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Lake Dunmore, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont region of Vermont.
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
Boat Launch: Magoon Boat Ramp →
27. Dunklee Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Dunklee Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont region of Vermont.
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- 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 →
28. Echo Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Echo Lake, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont region of Vermont.
- ⚠ This water: Brook, Brown, Rainbow, and Lake Trout, and Landlocked Salmon:daily limit, total of brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, lake trout, and landlocked salmon must not be more than 2 in aggregate
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
29. Eddy Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Eddy Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont region of Vermont.
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- 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 →
30. Elfin Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Elfin Lake, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont region of Vermont.
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- 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 →
31. Lake Elligo (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Lake Elligo, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont region of Vermont.
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
32. Elwin Meadow (Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass)
Elwin Meadow, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont region of Vermont.
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Largemouth & smallmouth bass (combined) · Limit: 5 · Min 10 in (2nd Sat Jun - Mar 15)
33. Emerald Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Emerald Lake, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont region of Vermont.
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
34. Equinox Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Equinox Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont region of Vermont.
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
Boat Launch: Red Mill on the Batten Kill →
35. Fern Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Fern Lake, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont region of Vermont.
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
Boat Launch: Magoon Boat Ramp →
36. Fifield Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Fifield Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont region of Vermont.
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
37. Flagg Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Flagg Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont region of Vermont.
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
Boat Launch: Coles Pond Boat Access →
38. Forest Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Forest Lake, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont region of Vermont.
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
39. Forester Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Forester Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont region of Vermont.
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
40. Fortier Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Fortier Pond, VermontNamed lake in the Southern Vermont region of Vermont.
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
- Panfish (bluegill, bullhead, crappie, pumpkinseed, rock bass, yellow perch) · Limit: 50 total (max 25 crappie) · Crappie min 8 in
Fishing Tips for the Southern Vermont
- 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 Southern Vermont 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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