🐟 What fish can you catch in South Burlington?

Most commonly caught species around South Burlington , VT : Smallmouth bass - 3,202 reported catches Largemouth bass - 3,116 reported catches Northern pike - 1,256 reported catches Yellow perch - 586 reported catches Lake char - 547 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest South Burlington fishing reports?

The latest South Burlington , VT fishing reports are: @elliottbuzby reported a nice Tench at Dead Creek . @Baitbeast02 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Malletts Bay . @dyankton reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Champlain . @ethanroberts1583 reported a nice Walleye at Lake Champlain . @UncMason reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Champlain . .

Fishing in South Burlington, VT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in South Burlington, Vermont?

Anglers in South Burlington , VT recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Champlain , Malletts Bay , Winooski River , Shelburne Pond , Colchester Pond .

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

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Vermont, United States

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Top fish species in South Burlington

Latest South Burlington fishing reports

Tench

Dead Creek

19 in · 4 lb 1 oz

Smallmouth bass

Malletts Bay

19 in · 5 lb

Largemouth bass

Lake Champlain

length · weight

Walleye

Lake Champlain

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Champlain

length · weight

Pumpkinseed

Arrowhead Mountain Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Champlain

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Lake Champlain

length · weight

Yellow perch

Indian Brook Reservoir

11 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Lake Champlain

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in South Burlington

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 May 11th, 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

Closed

Bag limit

Min size

10"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

Legal Methods: open-water fishing, ice fishing.

Site specific regulations found here

Micropterus dolomieui

Regulations for

44°27′43.9″N 73°13′13.1″W

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FAQ about South Burlington fishing

Anglers in South Burlington, VT recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Champlain, Malletts Bay, Winooski River, Shelburne Pond, and Colchester Pond.

Most commonly caught species around South Burlington, VT:

Smallmouth bass - 3,202 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 3,116 reported catches
Northern pike - 1,256 reported catches
Yellow perch - 586 reported catches
Lake char - 547 reported catches

The latest South Burlington, VT fishing reports are:

@elliottbuzby reported a nice Tench at Dead Creek.
@Baitbeast02 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Malletts Bay.
@dyankton reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Champlain.
@ethanroberts1583 reported a nice Walleye at Lake Champlain.
@UncMason reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Champlain.

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