Map

Fishing in Essex, VT

Vermont, United States

App Section

Want trophy-size catches? These Essex spots deliver

Top fish species in Essex

Latest Essex fishing reports

NEW
fish catches icon
recently logged catches

13 hours ago

Smallmouth bass

17 in · 5 lb 5 oz

NEW
fish catches icon
recently logged catches

12 hours ago

Smallmouth bass

Round Pond

length · weight

NEW
fish catches icon
recently logged catches

15 hours ago

Landlocked atlantic salmon

The Narrows

22 in · 3 lb

NEW
fish catches icon
recently logged catches

16 hours ago

Upload preview

Rainbow trout

Giddings Brook

length · weight

NEW
fish catches icon
recently logged catches

15 hours ago

Largemouth bass

Lower Pond

24 in · 5 lb 3 oz

NEW
fish catches icon
recently logged catches

19 hours ago

Largemouth bass

Shelburne Pond

length · weight

NEW
fish catches icon
recently logged catches

19 hours ago

Largemouth bass

Shelburne Pond

length · weight

NEW
fish catches icon
recently logged catches

19 hours ago

Black crappie

Shelburne Pond

length · weight

NEW
fish catches icon
recently logged catches

2 days ago

Upload preview

Chain pickerel

Lower Pond

17 in · 1 lb

NEW
fish catches icon
recently logged catches

2 days ago

Upload preview

Chain pickerel

Lower Pond

17 in · 1 lb 1 oz

Fishbrain
More catches in the app...

Continue browsing catches and catch locations in the Fishbrain app

About Essex fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Essex, Vermont. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 2,901 catches for Smallmouth bass, 2,770 catches for Largemouth bass, and 1,138 catches for Northern pike.

7-day weather forecast in Essex

Today

Weather Condition Icon Day
73 °F50 °F

Tomorrow

Weather Condition Icon Day
58 °F49 °F

Sunday

Weather Condition Icon Day
57 °F48 °F

Monday

Weather Condition Icon Day
61 °F48 °F

Tuesday

Weather Condition Icon Day
61 °F53 °F

Wednesday

Weather Condition Icon Day
64 °F52 °F

Thursday

Weather Condition Icon Day
55 °F46 °F

Unlock fishing secrets in the app

Discover the best time to fish by species in your area with Bitetime™

Bite time image

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 species as of May 2, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Select...

Loading boundaries...
App Section
Download Fishbrain and fish smarter
Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish.

Free trial available

4.7
37.6K ratings
editor's choice

FAQ about Essex fishing

Anglers in Essex, VT recommend these top fishing spots: Malletts Bay, Shelburne Pond, Colchester Pond, Lake Iroquois, and Winooski Falls.
Most commonly caught species around Essex, VT:
The latest Essex, VT fishing reports are:
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:
  • Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
  • Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
  • Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

Other cities near Essex

Colchester

7.8 miles away

Burlington

8.5 miles away

South Burlington

8.6 miles away

Plattsburgh

22.7 miles away

Barre

35.3 miles away

Malone

62.9 miles away

Rutland

63.0 miles away

Hanover

70.5 miles away

Lebanon

73.2 miles away

Kingsbury

84.6 miles away

Queensbury

85.9 miles away

Claremont

86.7 miles away

Glens Falls

88.3 miles away

Berlin

89.0 miles away

Massena

92.0 miles away

Moreau

92.9 miles away

Potsdam

97.7 miles away

Wilton

100.2 miles away

Laconia

102.5 miles away

Canton

105.1 miles away

Saratoga Springs

106.4 miles away

Milton

110.3 miles away

Malta

111.9 miles away

Bennington

113.1 miles away