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Clyde River

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Vermont, United States

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Atlantic salmon

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Chain pickerel

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Smallmouth bass

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General info

Clyde River is a stream located in Orleans County, Vermont, United States. It is also intersecting with Essex County, Vermont. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Rock bass, and Fallfish.

Location

44°52′33.1″N 72°03′19.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Clyde 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: June 8 - March 15
Smallmouth bass

Smallmouth bass

Regulation boundaryVermont State Waters
Bag limit5

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size10" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Aggregate limit5

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Restrictions & requirements

VT Ice Fishing

A person may take fish only by using not more than eight lines, except on Lake Champlain where no more than fifteen lines may be used. He or she must have immediate control over all lines. Each line may not have more than two baited hooks or three artificial flies or two lures with or without bait. Six lines are allowed on the Connecticut River.

VT Open Water

Fishing by means of hook and line in hand or attached to a rod or other device in open water, or fishing by casting or trolling baited hooks, artificial flies, or lures is considered open-water fishing. A person may take fish only by using not more than two lines of which he or she has immediate control. Each line may not have more than two baited hooks or three artificial flies or two lures with or without bait.

Additional information
Legal Methods: open-water fishing, ice fishing.Site specific regulations found here
Synonyms
Micropterus dolomieui
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Cities nearby

Derby Center

6.7 miles away

Orleans

8.5 miles away

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8.6 miles away

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8.9 miles away

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9.4 miles away

Newport Center

13.4 miles away

West Burke

16.5 miles away

Sutton

17.1 miles away

North Troy

19.0 miles away

Sheffield

19.3 miles away

East Burke

20.7 miles away

Lyndon Center

23.4 miles away

Greensboro Bend

24.2 miles away

Lyndon

25.0 miles away

West Stewartstown

26.8 miles away

Magog

27.4 miles away

Beecher Falls

29.0 miles away

North Hyde Park

29.9 miles away

Wolcott

30.2 miles away

Lac-Brome

32.6 miles away

Enosburg Falls

36.6 miles away

Sherbrooke

37.0 miles away

Bakersfield

37.2 miles away

Cowansville

40.6 miles away

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FAQ about Clyde River fishing

📍 Where is the Clyde River located?
the Clyde River is a stream located in Orleans County, Vermont, United States. It is also intersecting with Essex County, Vermont. Its coordinates are:
44°52′33.1″N 72°03′19.4″W
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🎣 Where on the Clyde River is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Clyde River by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in the Clyde River?
The most common species in the Clyde River are:
  • Smallmouth bass - 37 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Rock bass - 12 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Fallfish - 12 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Clyde River fishing reports?
The latest Clyde River fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Clyde River right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Clyde River, some of the species in season this November include: Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, and Walleye. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Clyde River?

Fishing in Vermont requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term, available online or at authorized agents.

In Vermont, no fishing license is required for anglers under 15. Residents 66 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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