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Fishing in East Dorset, VT

Vermont, United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These East Dorset spots deliver

Top fish species in East Dorset

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Rock bass
Rock bass
Yellow perch
Yellow perch

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Chain pickerel

Mullen Park Pond

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Chain pickerel

Mullen Park Pond

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Smallmouth bass

Connecticut River

18 in · 4 lb

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Channel catfish

Connecticut River

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Largemouth bass

Gale Meadows Pond

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Largemouth bass

Connecticut River

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White bullhead

Connecticut River

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Channel catfish

Connecticut River

26 in · 7 lb

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Yellow bullhead

Wood Creek

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Yellow bullhead

Wood Creek

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About East Dorset fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around East Dorset, Vermont. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 2,825 catches for Largemouth bass, 2,368 catches for Smallmouth bass, and 635 catches for Rainbow trout.

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Fishing regulations in East Dorset

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 Largemouth bass as of April 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

5

Min size

10"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

5

Legal Methods: open-water fishing, ice fishing.

Site specific regulations found here

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

43°14′42″N 73°00′24.8″W
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FAQ about East Dorset fishing

Anglers in East Dorset, VT recommend these top fishing spots: Otter Creek, West River, Batten Kill River, Emerald Lake, and Mettawee River.
Most commonly caught species around East Dorset, VT:
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23.2 miles away

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24.8 miles away

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