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East Branch Deerfield River fishing reports

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Brook trout

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Brown trout

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

18 in · 2 lb 6 oz

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Brook trout

6 in · 2 oz

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General info

East Branch Deerfield River is a stream located in Windham County, Vermont, United States. It is also intersecting with Bennington County, Vermont. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Brook trout, and Brown trout.

Location

42°59′49.8″N 72°56′16.7″W
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Fishing regulations at East Branch Deerfield River, VT

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 April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

5

Min size

10"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

5

Legal Methods: open-water fishing, ice fishing.

Site specific regulations found here

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Regulations for

42°59′49.8″N 72°56′16.7″W
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Cities nearby

Chimney Hill

7.7 miles away

Wardsboro

8.2 miles away

Stratton Mountain

8.5 miles away

Jamaica

10.6 miles away

Manchester Center

13.7 miles away

South Shaftsbury

13.9 miles away

Townshend

14.0 miles away

Harmonyville

14.0 miles away

Whitingham

14.6 miles away

South Londonderry

14.8 miles away

Jacksonville

15.0 miles away

Bennington

15.9 miles away

Old Bennington

16.0 miles away

North Bennington

16.1 miles away

West Dummerston

17.1 miles away

Stamford

17.5 miles away

Brattleboro

18.8 miles away

West Brattleboro

19.6 miles away

Pownal Center

19.9 miles away

North Pownal

21.4 miles away

Pownal

22.0 miles away

Algiers

22.1 miles away

North Adams

23.4 miles away

Shelburne Falls

28.7 miles away

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FAQ about East Branch Deerfield River fishing

the East Branch Deerfield River is a stream located in Windham County, Vermont, United States. It is also intersecting with Bennington County, Vermont. Its coordinates are:
42°59′49.8″N 72°56′16.7″W
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