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West River

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Vermont, United States

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Pumpkinseed

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Pumpkinseed

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Yellow perch

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Fallfish

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General info

West River is a stream located in Windham County, Vermont, United States. It is also intersecting with Rutland County, Vermont. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, and Yellow perch.

Location

43°07′14.8″N 72°45′36.1″W
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Official website

www.vtstateparks.com

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Fishing regulations at West 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 Largemouth bass as of May 5th, 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

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43°07′14.8″N 72°45′36.1″W
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FAQ about West River fishing

the West River is a stream located in Windham County, Vermont, United States. It is also intersecting with Rutland County, Vermont. Its coordinates are:
43°07′14.8″N 72°45′36.1″W
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