🐟 What fish can you catch in Old Bennington?

Most commonly caught species around Old Bennington , VT : Largemouth bass - 10,336 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,455 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,277 reported catches Bluegill - 1,144 reported catches Chain pickerel - 933 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Old Bennington fishing reports?

The latest Old Bennington , VT fishing reports are: @baileykufel reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Peebles Island State Park . @Swimbait_Red reported a nice Bluegill at Silver Lake . @Swimbait_Red reported a nice Largemouth bass at Silver Lake . @Kayakingjoer reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Crescent Bridge . @Aiden_West reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Deerfield River . .

Fishing in Old Bennington, VT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Old Bennington, Vermont?

Anglers in Old Bennington , VT recommend these top fishing spots: Deerfield River , Hoosic River , Lake Paran , Walloomsac River , Long Pond .

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

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Vermont, United States

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Top fish species in Old Bennington

Latest Old Bennington fishing reports

Yellow bullhead

Peebles Island State Park

length · weight

Bluegill

Silver Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Silver Lake

length · weight

Yellow bullhead

Crescent Bridge

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Deerfield River

length · weight

Northern pike

Fish Creek

length · weight

Chain pickerel

Fish Creek

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Fish Creek

12 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Fish Creek

11 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Fish Creek

15 in · 2 lb

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Fishing regulations in Old Bennington

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 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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Largemouth 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

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

42°53′5.3″N 73°12′51.5″W

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FAQ about Old Bennington fishing

Anglers in Old Bennington, VT recommend these top fishing spots: Deerfield River, Hoosic River, Lake Paran, Walloomsac River, and Long Pond.

Most commonly caught species around Old Bennington, VT:

Largemouth bass - 10,336 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,455 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,277 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,144 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 933 reported catches

The latest Old Bennington, VT fishing reports are:

@baileykufel reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Peebles Island State Park.
@Swimbait_Red reported a nice Bluegill at Silver Lake.
@Swimbait_Red reported a nice Largemouth bass at Silver Lake.
@Kayakingjoer reported a nice Yellow bullhead at Crescent Bridge.
@Aiden_West reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Deerfield River.

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