🐟 What fish can you catch in Essex Junction?

Most commonly caught species around Essex Junction , VT : Smallmouth bass - 3,218 reported catches Largemouth bass - 3,101 reported catches Northern pike - 1,244 reported catches Yellow perch - 619 reported catches Lake char - 536 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Essex Junction fishing reports?

The latest Essex Junction , VT fishing reports are: @ethanroberts1583 reported a nice White sucker at Lake Champlain . @Baitbeast02 reported a nice Lake char at Lake Champlain . @anglinginvt reported a nice Common carp at Lake Champlain . @Baitbeast02 reported a nice Lake char at Lake Champlain . @tayhall reported a nice White sucker . .

Fishing in Essex Junction, VT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Essex Junction, Vermont?

Anglers in Essex Junction , 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 Junction?

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Vermont, United States

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Top fish species in Essex Junction

Latest Essex Junction fishing reports

White sucker

Lake Champlain

length · weight

Lake char

Lake Champlain

27 in · 7 lb

Common carp

Lake Champlain

length · weight

Lake char

Lake Champlain

28 in · 8 lb 8 oz

White sucker

23 in · 6 lb

White sucker

22 in · 4 lb 3 oz

White sucker

20 in · 3 lb 2 oz

Smallmouth bass

18 in · 3 lb

Common carp

Lake Champlain

length · weight

Brown bullhead

Dead Creek

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Essex Junction

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 16th, 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

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Legal Methods: open-water fishing, ice fishing.

Site specific regulations found here

Micropterus dolomieui

Regulations for

44°29′24.7″N 73°06′50.8″W

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FAQ about Essex Junction fishing

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

Most commonly caught species around Essex Junction, VT:

Smallmouth bass - 3,218 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 3,101 reported catches
Northern pike - 1,244 reported catches
Yellow perch - 619 reported catches
Lake char - 536 reported catches

The latest Essex Junction, VT fishing reports are:

@ethanroberts1583 reported a nice White sucker at Lake Champlain.
@Baitbeast02 reported a nice Lake char at Lake Champlain.
@anglinginvt reported a nice Common carp at Lake Champlain.
@Baitbeast02 reported a nice Lake char at Lake Champlain.
@tayhall reported a nice White sucker.

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