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Fishing in Bakersfield, VT

Vermont, United States

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Top fish species in Bakersfield

Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Northern pike
Northern pike
Yellow perch
Yellow perch
Rock bass
Rock bass

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Largemouth bass

Saint Albans Reservoir North

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Smallmouth bass

Missisquoi River (VT)

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Largemouth bass

13 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

Arrowhead Mountain Lake

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Rock bass

Arrowhead Mountain Lake

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Pumpkinseed

Mud Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Waterbury Reservoir

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Northern pike

Arrowhead Mountain Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Indian Brook Reservoir

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Yellow perch

Arrowhead Mountain Lake

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About Bakersfield fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Bakersfield, Vermont. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 2,723 catches for Smallmouth bass, 2,608 catches for Largemouth bass, and 1,324 catches for Northern pike.

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Fishing regulations in Bakersfield

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Vermont can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Smallmouth bass as of May 7th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

5

Min size

10"

Measurement

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5

Legal Methods: open-water fishing, ice fishing.

Site specific regulations found here

Micropterus dolomieui

Regulations for

44°46′55.6″N 72°48′11.5″W
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FAQ about Bakersfield fishing

Anglers in Bakersfield, VT recommend these top fishing spots: Missisquoi River (VT), Lamoille River, Lake Carmi, Mill Brook, and Fairfield Pond.
Most commonly caught species around Bakersfield, VT:
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The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Bakersfield, VT was a 6 ft / 2.9 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @LiamEvarts at Malletts Bay on July 21, 2015.
The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Bakersfield, VT was a 6 ft / 6.3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @tholman8076 at Lake Memphremagog (VT) on August 6, 2021.
The biggest Northern pike (by length) reported in Bakersfield, VT was a 5 ft / 55 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @icev2monahan at Colchester Pond on June 8, 2025.

Other cities near Bakersfield

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8.7 miles away

Jeffersonville

9.7 miles away

North Hyde Park

12.9 miles away

St. Albans

14.0 miles away

Westford

15.8 miles away

Highgate Center

15.9 miles away

Morrisville

18.6 miles away

Underhill Flats

19.2 miles away

Underhill Center

19.5 miles away

Highgate Springs

20.1 miles away

Essex

22.3 miles away

Jericho Center

23.2 miles away

Wolcott

23.3 miles away

North Troy

24.5 miles away

Essex Junction

25.3 miles away

Bolton Valley

25.4 miles away

Colchester

25.7 miles away

South Hero

26.2 miles away

Newport Center

27.0 miles away

Winooski

27.3 miles away

Waterbury Center

28.2 miles away

Bolton

28.5 miles away

Cowansville

29.0 miles away

Burlington

29.3 miles away