Fishing in Newport, VT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Newport, Vermont?

Anglers in Newport , VT recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Memphremagog (VT) , Lake Memphremagog (Lac Memphrémagog) , Lake Derby , Clyde River , Salem Lake .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Newport?

Most commonly caught species around Newport , VT : Smallmouth bass - 767 reported catches Largemouth bass - 530 reported catches Yellow perch - 405 reported catches Northern pike - 251 reported catches Chain pickerel - 196 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Newport fishing reports?

The latest Newport , VT fishing reports are: @sawyer.brannagan reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wolcott Pond . @william.rodrigue reported a nice Chain pickerel at Rivière aux Cerises . @william.rodrigue reported a nice Rainbow trout at Rivière Magog . @william.rodrigue reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lake Memphremagog (Lac Memphrémagog) . @miguelroy reported a nice Rock bass at Lac Long . .

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

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Vermont, United States

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Top fish species in Newport

Latest Newport fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Wolcott Pond

length · weight

Chain pickerel

Rivière aux Cerises

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Rivière Magog

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Lake Memphremagog (Lac Memphrémagog)

length · weight

Rock bass

Lac Long

length · weight

Pumpkinseed

Lac Long

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Island Pond

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Barton River

length · weight

Chain pickerel

Rivière Magog

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Rivière aux Cerises

18 in · 2 lb 2 oz

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Fishing regulations in Newport

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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 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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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°56′13.9″N 72°12′32.4″W

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FAQ about Newport fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Newport, Vermont?

Anglers in Newport, VT recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Memphremagog (VT), Lake Memphremagog (Lac Memphrémagog), Lake Derby, Clyde River, and Salem Lake.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Newport?

Most commonly caught species around Newport, VT:

Smallmouth bass - 767 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 530 reported catches
Yellow perch - 405 reported catches
Northern pike - 251 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 196 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Newport fishing reports?

The latest Newport, VT fishing reports are:

@sawyer.brannagan reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wolcott Pond.
@william.rodrigue reported a nice Chain pickerel at Rivière aux Cerises.
@william.rodrigue reported a nice Rainbow trout at Rivière Magog.
@william.rodrigue reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lake Memphremagog (Lac Memphrémagog).
@miguelroy reported a nice Rock bass at Lac Long.

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

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