Fishing in Montpelier, VT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Montpelier, Vermont?

Anglers in Montpelier , VT recommend these top fishing spots: Winooski River , Waterbury Reservoir , Sabin Pond , Berlin Pond , Wrightsville Reservoir .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Montpelier?

Most commonly caught species around Montpelier , VT : Largemouth bass - 1,510 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 630 reported catches Rainbow trout - 275 reported catches Yellow perch - 257 reported catches Chain pickerel - 224 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Montpelier fishing reports?

The latest Montpelier , VT fishing reports are: @robertsedic reported a nice Creek chub at Winooski River . @jaimeedensmore reported a nice Brown trout at Third Branch White River . @sawyer.brannagan reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wolcott Pond . @nasongrant reported a nice Largemouth bass at Waits River . @bcurrier reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

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

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Vermont, United States

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Top fish species in Montpelier

Latest Montpelier fishing reports

Creek chub

Winooski River

length · weight

Brown trout

Third Branch White River

10 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Wolcott Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Waits River

16 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Wells River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Pumpkinseed

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Montpelier

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 Largemouth bass as of June 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth 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

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

44°15′57.2″N 72°34′18.1″W

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FAQ about Montpelier fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Montpelier, Vermont?

Anglers in Montpelier, VT recommend these top fishing spots: Winooski River, Waterbury Reservoir, Sabin Pond, Berlin Pond, and Wrightsville Reservoir.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Montpelier?

Most commonly caught species around Montpelier, VT:

Largemouth bass - 1,510 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 630 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 275 reported catches
Yellow perch - 257 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 224 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Montpelier fishing reports?

The latest Montpelier, VT fishing reports are:

@robertsedic reported a nice Creek chub at Winooski River.
@jaimeedensmore reported a nice Brown trout at Third Branch White River.
@sawyer.brannagan reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wolcott Pond.
@nasongrant reported a nice Largemouth bass at Waits River.
@bcurrier reported a nice Largemouth bass.

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

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