Fishing in Colchester, VT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Colchester, Vermont?

Anglers in Colchester , VT recommend these top fishing spots: Winooski River , Malletts Bay , Saranac River , Shelburne Pond , Colchester Pond .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Colchester?

Most commonly caught species around Colchester , VT : Smallmouth bass - 3,590 reported catches Largemouth bass - 3,490 reported catches Northern pike - 1,475 reported catches Yellow perch - 674 reported catches Rock bass - 553 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Colchester fishing reports?

The latest Colchester , VT fishing reports are: @Adrianfishes27 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Burlington Bay . @sawyercomfort reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Metcalf Pond . @sawyercomfort reported a nice Yellow perch at Metcalf Pond . @sawyercomfort reported a nice Yellow perch at Metcalf Pond . @sawyercomfort reported a nice Yellow perch at Metcalf Pond . .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Colchester?

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Vermont, United States

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Top fish species in Colchester

Latest Colchester fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Burlington Bay

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Metcalf Pond

15 in · 1 lb 3 oz

Yellow perch

Metcalf Pond

8 in · 5 oz

Yellow perch

Metcalf Pond

9 in · 5 oz

Yellow perch

Metcalf Pond

5 in · 2 oz

Smallmouth bass

Lake Champlain (NY)

19 in · 4 lb

Smallmouth bass

Ausable River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Malletts Bay

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Malletts Bay

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Malletts Bay

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Colchester

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 June 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

10"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

Legal Methods: open-water fishing, ice fishing.

Site specific regulations found here

Synonyms

Micropterus dolomieui

Regulations for

44°33′16.2″N 73°13′0.1″W

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FAQ about Colchester fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Colchester, Vermont?

Anglers in Colchester, VT recommend these top fishing spots: Winooski River, Malletts Bay, Saranac River, Shelburne Pond, and Colchester Pond.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Colchester?

Most commonly caught species around Colchester, VT:

Smallmouth bass - 3,590 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 3,490 reported catches
Northern pike - 1,475 reported catches
Yellow perch - 674 reported catches
Rock bass - 553 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Colchester fishing reports?

The latest Colchester, VT fishing reports are:

@Adrianfishes27 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Burlington Bay.
@sawyercomfort reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Metcalf Pond.
@sawyercomfort reported a nice Yellow perch at Metcalf Pond.
@sawyercomfort reported a nice Yellow perch at Metcalf Pond.
@sawyercomfort reported a nice Yellow perch at Metcalf Pond.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Colchester?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Colchester, VT. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: