Top fish species at Chester Reservoir

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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Largemouth bass

18 in · 1 lb 3 oz

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General info

Chester Reservoir is a lake located in Windsor County, Vermont, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

43°17′31.8″N 72°36′29.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Chester Reservoir, 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 Largemouth bass as of May 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth 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

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

43°17′31.8″N 72°36′29.5″W
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North Walpole

13.0 miles away

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13.4 miles away

North Westminster

14.1 miles away

Claremont

14.9 miles away

Jamaica

15.9 miles away

Townshend

17.2 miles away

Harmonyville

17.8 miles away

South Woodstock

18.9 miles away

Stratton Mountain

19.1 miles away

Wardsboro

19.4 miles away

Danby

19.8 miles away

West Woodstock

22.2 miles away

North Hartland

24.3 miles away

Quechee

26.1 miles away

White River Junction

28.4 miles away

Blodgett Landing

29.2 miles away

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FAQ about Chester Reservoir fishing

Chester Reservoir is a lake located in Windsor County, Vermont, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°17′31.8″N 72°36′29.5″W
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