Fishing in Essex, VT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Essex, Vermont?

Anglers in Essex , VT recommend these top fishing spots: Winooski River , Malletts Bay , Shelburne Pond , Colchester Pond , Indian Brook Reservoir .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Essex?

Most commonly caught species around Essex , VT : Smallmouth bass - 3,464 reported catches Largemouth bass - 3,233 reported catches Northern pike - 1,288 reported catches Yellow perch - 697 reported catches Lake char - 548 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Essex fishing reports?

The latest Essex , VT fishing reports are: @MonsterMike11210 reported a nice Northern pike at Colchester Pond . @tayhall reported a nice Eyetail bowfin . @brandonfiliault reported a nice Lake char at Lake Champlain (NY) . @HukSetReelGrl reported a nice Smallmouth bass . @HukSetReelGrl reported a nice Smallmouth bass . .

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

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Vermont, United States

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Top fish species in Essex

Latest Essex fishing reports

Northern pike

Colchester Pond

18 in · 1 lb 5 oz

Eyetail bowfin

19 in · 2 lb

Lake char

Lake Champlain (NY)

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

length · weight

Channel catfish

Lake Champlain (NY)

length · weight

Eyetail bowfin

length · weight

Eyetail bowfin

length · weight

Eyetail bowfin

Lake Champlain (NY)

29 in · 8 lb

Creek chub

Thorp Brook

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Essex

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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 22nd, 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°31′10.2″N 73°03′55.4″W

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FAQ about Essex fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Essex, Vermont?

Anglers in Essex, VT recommend these top fishing spots: Winooski River, Malletts Bay, Shelburne Pond, Colchester Pond, and Indian Brook Reservoir.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Essex?

Most commonly caught species around Essex, VT:

Smallmouth bass - 3,464 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 3,233 reported catches
Northern pike - 1,288 reported catches
Yellow perch - 697 reported catches
Lake char - 548 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Essex fishing reports?

The latest Essex, VT fishing reports are:

@MonsterMike11210 reported a nice Northern pike at Colchester Pond.
@tayhall reported a nice Eyetail bowfin.
@brandonfiliault reported a nice Lake char at Lake Champlain (NY).
@HukSetReelGrl reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
@HukSetReelGrl reported a nice Smallmouth bass.

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

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Essex, 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: