Castleton, VT
Bomoseen State Park
Good for camping, swimming, fishing, boating w/ rental; pets allowed in campground
Visit Vermont / Fishing Locations
Vermont
Fishing Locations
Fresh water fishing and fly fishing are abundant in Vermont's lakes and rivers and streams. The state Department of Fish & Wildlife offers guides, licenses, information about fishing tournaments, derbys, and other fishing events. Boat ramps are numerous and easy to find. Vermont is also a great state for paddling canoes and kayaks. Fishing licenses are required for all persons over the age of 14. Resident and nonresident licenses may be purchased online or by mail from the Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife Department, many sporting goods stores, convenience stores, some town clerk offices, and at the Fish & Wildlife office in Waterbury, at 802-241-3700.
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Brandon, VT
Branbury State Park
Popular for hiking and swimming; pets allowed in some areas
Vergennes, VT
Button Bay State Park
Camping on Lake Champlain; great views; guarded pool; trails; nature center
Hubbardton, VT
Half Moon Pond State Park
Kid-friendly fishing opportunities in pond and 2 lakes; fish for bass, yellow perch, and panfish
Poultney, VT
Lake St. Catherine State Park
Lake side camping; beach; boating, fishing; boat rentals; pets allowed except in day use area
Union Village Dam
Union Village, VT
Union Village Dam
Visitors can enjoy hiking and nature trails, swimming, fishing, and picnic areas. Hunting for large and small game, as well as waterfowl, is permitted.
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Jamaica, VT
Jamaica State Park
Tent and trailer camping; white water release; good fishing; pets allowed
East Dorset, VT
Emerald Lake State Park
Great camping, swimming, paddling, fishing, walking and hiking; motor boats prohibited
Franklin, VT
Lake Carmi State Park
Great park for paddling and boating; Many campsites; pets not allowed in day use area
Barton, VT
Crystal Lake State Park
Swimming and boating in a glacial lake; cottage for rent; pets not allowed
Waterbury Center, VT
Waterbury Center State Park
One of VT’s top five parks for paddling and boating; also, swimming, fishing; no pets
Grand Isle, VT
Grand Isle State Park
Many campsites; large sandy beach, swimming, shore fishing, sports fields
Sadawga Pond
Whitingham, VT
Sadawga Pond
Description: The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department’s access area offers shoreline fishing opportunities, or you could launch your own boat. Species: Largemouth…
Gale Meadows Pond
Londonderry/Winhall, VT
Gale Meadows Pond
Description: The Vermont Fish and Wildlife access area provides opportunities to fish from shore or launch your own boat. Species: Largemouth bass, chain pickerel…
Lowell Lake
Londonderry, VT
Lowell Lake
Description: It is free to access this undeveloped state park, which offers shoreline fishing, picnic facilities, and portable toilets. If you have your own canoe…
Bullhead Pond
Manchester, VT
Bullhead Pond
Description: The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department land around the pond provides good opportunities for fishing from shore. There is no entrance fee. Species: …
Stoughton Pond
Weathersfield, VT
Stoughton Pond
Description: The US Army Corps of Engineers’ day-use area offers shoreline fishing access, picnic facilities, and restrooms. Species: Largemouth bass, yellow perc…
Echo Lake
Ludlow, VT
Echo Lake
Description: With the purchase of an entrance fee, the state park offers shoreline fishing, camping (for large groups only), swimming, concession stand, and a pla…
Killington, VT
Colton and Kent Ponds
Description: These two ponds are separated by less than a mile. There is a Vermont Fish and Wildlife access area at each pond. At Kent Pond, the best place to fis…
Sunset Lake
Brookfield, VT
Sunset Lake
Description: Children who have difficulty casting may find it easier to fish from the floating bridge that crosses this pond. Species: You can expect to catch lar…
Baker Pond (VT)
Brookfield, VT
Baker Pond (VT)
Description: The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department owns this pond, which has plenty of places to fish from shore. You can also launch a small boat here. Species:…
Marshfield Reservoir (aka Molly’s Falls Reservoir)
Cabot, VT
Marshfield Reservoir (aka Molly’s Falls Reservoir)
Description: The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department access area offers plenty of opportunity to fish from shore, including two fishing platforms. You can also l…
Shelburne Bay
Shelburne, VT
Shelburne Bay
Shelburne Bay is a large bay on Lake Champlain. You can fish along the shoreline but best fishing is from the bridge on Bay Road. You can also reach the La Platte…
Lower Winooski River
Colchester and Burlington, VT
Lower Winooski River
There are two public access areas on the lower Winooski River, which is located in Colchester and Burlington and drains into Lake Champlain. Both access areas hav…
Newark, VT
Newark Pond
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department owns an access area near the north end of the pond. You can either cast from the access area or from the shoulder of the ro…
St. Albans, VT
Kill Kare State Park
Swimming and boating; kayaks for rent; public boat ramp; pets not allowed