Fishing in South Hero, VT

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

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

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in South Hero?

Most commonly caught species around South Hero , VT : Smallmouth bass - 3,401 reported catches Largemouth bass - 3,375 reported catches Northern pike - 1,619 reported catches Yellow perch - 734 reported catches Lake char - 534 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest South Hero fishing reports?

The latest South Hero , VT fishing reports are: @robertsedic reported a nice Creek chub at Winooski River . @lmillard reported a nice Largemouth bass at Saint Albans Bay . @SRG69 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Burlington Bay . @nategardzina reported a nice Largemouth bass at Malletts Bay . @tylernewman9040 reported a nice Brook trout at Salmon River . .

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

Creek chub

Winooski River

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Largemouth bass

Saint Albans Bay

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Burlington Bay

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Malletts Bay

length · weight

Brook trout

Salmon River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

15 in · 2 lb 3 oz

Brown trout

Winooski River

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Winooski River

length · weight

Lake char

length · weight

Lake char

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 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°38′52.4″N 73°18′6.1″W

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FAQ about South Hero fishing

🎣 Where to fish in South Hero, Vermont?

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

🐟 What fish can you catch in South Hero?

Most commonly caught species around South Hero, VT:

Smallmouth bass - 3,401 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 3,375 reported catches
Northern pike - 1,619 reported catches
Yellow perch - 734 reported catches
Lake char - 534 reported catches

📢 What are the latest South Hero fishing reports?

The latest South Hero, VT fishing reports are:

@robertsedic reported a nice Creek chub at Winooski River.
@lmillard reported a nice Largemouth bass at Saint Albans Bay.
@SRG69 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Burlington Bay.
@nategardzina reported a nice Largemouth bass at Malletts Bay.
@tylernewman9040 reported a nice Brook trout at Salmon River.

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

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: