Fishing in Essex Junction, VT

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

Anglers in Essex Junction , 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 Junction?

Most commonly caught species around Essex Junction , VT : Smallmouth bass - 3,442 reported catches Largemouth bass - 3,245 reported catches Northern pike - 1,288 reported catches Yellow perch - 673 reported catches Lake char - 552 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Essex Junction fishing reports?

The latest Essex Junction , VT fishing reports are: @lucadelorme reported a nice Smallmouth bass at The Gut . @MrFantastic575 reported a nice Longnose gar at Lake Champlain (NY) . @nolandeclan reported a nice Rock bass at Lake Champlain (NY) . @Fordcolombo1 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Little River . @jasongangale reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Winooski River . .

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

Smallmouth bass

The Gut

18 in · 4 lb

Longnose gar

Lake Champlain (NY)

length · weight

Rock bass

Lake Champlain (NY)

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Little River

16 in · 3 lb

Smallmouth bass

Winooski River

length · weight

Brown trout

Little River

17 in · 2 lb

Landlocked atlantic salmon

Lake Champlain (NY)

20 in · 2 lb 5 oz

Landlocked atlantic salmon

Lake Champlain (NY)

20 in · 2 lb 5 oz

Largemouth bass

15 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

16 in · 2 lb 3 oz

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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 July 5th, 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°29′24.7″N 73°06′50.8″W

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FAQ about Essex Junction fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Essex Junction, Vermont?

Anglers in Essex Junction, 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 Junction?

Most commonly caught species around Essex Junction, VT:

Smallmouth bass - 3,442 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 3,245 reported catches
Northern pike - 1,288 reported catches
Yellow perch - 673 reported catches
Lake char - 552 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Essex Junction fishing reports?

The latest Essex Junction, VT fishing reports are:

@lucadelorme reported a nice Smallmouth bass at The Gut.
@MrFantastic575 reported a nice Longnose gar at Lake Champlain (NY).
@nolandeclan reported a nice Rock bass at Lake Champlain (NY).
@Fordcolombo1 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Little River.
@jasongangale reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Winooski River.

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

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: