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Missisquoi Bay

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Vermont, United States

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Smallmouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Northern pike

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General info

Missisquoi Bay is a lake located in Franklin County, Vermont, United States. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike, Largemouth bass, and Smallmouth bass.

Location

44°59′46.7″N 73°10′7.7″W
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Official website

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Fishing regulations at Missisquoi Bay, 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 Northern pike as of May 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Northern pike

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

20"

Measurement

Total Length

No closed season.

Legal Methods: open-water fishing, ice fishing.

Site specific regulations found here

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Regulations for

44°59′46.7″N 73°10′7.7″W
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FAQ about Missisquoi Bay fishing

Missisquoi Bay is a lake located in Franklin County, Vermont, United States. Its coordinates are:
44°59′46.7″N 73°10′7.7″W
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