Fishing in Orleans, VT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Orleans, Vermont?

Anglers in Orleans , VT recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Memphremagog (VT) , Lake Derby , Clyde River , Salem Lake , Lake Willoughby .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Orleans?

Most commonly caught species around Orleans , VT : Smallmouth bass - 681 reported catches Largemouth bass - 548 reported catches Yellow perch - 436 reported catches Chain pickerel - 224 reported catches Northern pike - 182 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Orleans fishing reports?

The latest Orleans , VT fishing reports are: @sawyer.brannagan reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wolcott Pond . @william.rodrigue reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lake Memphremagog (Lac Memphrémagog) . @eli.berger reported a nice Northern pike at Lamoille River . @Jaxsonwaldo reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Island Pond . @JonDuncan27 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Barton River . .

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

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Vermont, United States

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Top fish species in Orleans

Latest Orleans fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Wolcott Pond

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Lake Memphremagog (Lac Memphrémagog)

length · weight

Northern pike

Lamoille River

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Island Pond

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Barton River

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

8 in · 5 oz

Rainbow trout

Willoughby River

length · weight

Walleye

Island Pond

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Stiles Pond Reservoir

6 in · 3 oz

Smallmouth bass

Lac Massawippi

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Orleans

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 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°48′32.4″N 72°12′4″W

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FAQ about Orleans fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Orleans, Vermont?

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

🐟 What fish can you catch in Orleans?

Most commonly caught species around Orleans, VT:

Smallmouth bass - 681 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 548 reported catches
Yellow perch - 436 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 224 reported catches
Northern pike - 182 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Orleans fishing reports?

The latest Orleans, VT fishing reports are:

@sawyer.brannagan reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wolcott Pond.
@william.rodrigue reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lake Memphremagog (Lac Memphrémagog).
@eli.berger reported a nice Northern pike at Lamoille River.
@Jaxsonwaldo reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Island Pond.
@JonDuncan27 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Barton River.

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

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