🐟 What fish can you catch in South Hero?

Most commonly caught species around South Hero , VT : Largemouth bass - 3,274 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,254 reported catches Northern pike - 1,574 reported catches Yellow perch - 709 reported catches Lake char - 522 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest South Hero fishing reports?

The latest South Hero , VT fishing reports are: @ethanroberts1583 reported a nice White sucker at Lake Champlain . @Baitbeast02 reported a nice Lake char at Lake Champlain . @anglinginvt reported a nice Common carp at Lake Champlain . @Baitbeast02 reported a nice Lake char at Lake Champlain . @tayhall reported a nice White sucker . .

Fishing in South Hero, VT

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

Anglers in South Hero , VT recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Champlain , Malletts Bay , Winooski River , Saranac River , Saint Albans Bay .

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

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Vermont, United States

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Top fish species in South Hero

Latest South Hero fishing reports

White sucker

Lake Champlain

length · weight

Lake char

Lake Champlain

27 in · 7 lb

Common carp

Lake Champlain

length · weight

Lake char

Lake Champlain

28 in · 8 lb 8 oz

White sucker

23 in · 6 lb

White sucker

22 in · 4 lb 3 oz

White sucker

20 in · 3 lb 2 oz

Smallmouth bass

18 in · 3 lb

Common carp

Lake Champlain

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in South Hero

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

Aggregate

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

44°38′52.4″N 73°18′6.1″W

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FAQ about South Hero fishing

Anglers in South Hero, VT recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Champlain, Malletts Bay, Winooski River, Saranac River, and Saint Albans Bay.

Most commonly caught species around South Hero, VT:

Largemouth bass - 3,274 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,254 reported catches
Northern pike - 1,574 reported catches
Yellow perch - 709 reported catches
Lake char - 522 reported catches

The latest South Hero, VT fishing reports are:

@ethanroberts1583 reported a nice White sucker at Lake Champlain.
@Baitbeast02 reported a nice Lake char at Lake Champlain.
@anglinginvt reported a nice Common carp at Lake Champlain.
@Baitbeast02 reported a nice Lake char at Lake Champlain.
@tayhall reported a nice White sucker.

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