🐟 What fish can you catch in Essex?

Most commonly caught species around Essex , VT : Smallmouth bass - 3,272 reported catches Largemouth bass - 3,123 reported catches Northern pike - 1,249 reported catches Yellow perch - 655 reported catches Lake char - 531 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Essex fishing reports?

The latest Essex , VT fishing reports are: @elliottbuzby reported a nice Largemouth bass at Keeler Bay . @anglinginvt reported a nice Tench at Lake Champlain . @ethanroberts1583 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Champlain . @patrickoooo reported a nice Yellow perch at Lake Champlain . @UncMason reported a nice Brown bullhead at Lake Champlain . .

Fishing in Essex, VT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Essex, Vermont?

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

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

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Top fish species in Essex

Latest Essex fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Keeler Bay

18 in · 3 lb 3 oz

Tench

Lake Champlain

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Lake Champlain

length · weight

Yellow perch

Lake Champlain

length · weight

Brown bullhead

Lake Champlain

length · weight

Flathead catfish

Lake Champlain

16 in · 4 lb

Largemouth bass

Lake Champlain

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Lake Champlain

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Indian Brook Reservoir

17 in · 3 lb

Smallmouth bass

Lake Champlain

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Essex

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 April 23rd, 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

Closed

Bag limit

Min size

10"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

Legal Methods: open-water fishing, ice fishing.

Site specific regulations found here

Micropterus dolomieui

Regulations for

44°31′10.2″N 73°03′55.4″W

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FAQ about Essex fishing

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

Most commonly caught species around Essex, VT:

Smallmouth bass - 3,272 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 3,123 reported catches
Northern pike - 1,249 reported catches
Yellow perch - 655 reported catches
Lake char - 531 reported catches

The latest Essex, VT fishing reports are:

@elliottbuzby reported a nice Largemouth bass at Keeler Bay.
@anglinginvt reported a nice Tench at Lake Champlain.
@ethanroberts1583 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Champlain.
@patrickoooo reported a nice Yellow perch at Lake Champlain.
@UncMason reported a nice Brown bullhead at Lake Champlain.

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: