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South Branch Wells River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Vermont, United States

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Top fish species at South Branch Wells River

Brook trout
Brook trout
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Brook trout

4 in · 3 oz

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General info

South Branch Wells River is a stream located in Caledonia County, Vermont, United States. It is most popular for fishing Brook trout.

Location

44°13′22″N 72°16′17.5″W
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Fishing regulations at South Branch Wells 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 Brook trout as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Brook trout

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Aggregate

6

No minimum length.

River/Stream

  • Methods: open-water fishing
  • Season: 2nd Saturday in April to Oct. 31
  • Bag limit: total of brook + brown + rainbow trout = no more than 8

Lake/Pond

  • Methods: open-water fishing and Ice fishing
  • Season: 2nd Sat. in April to Oct. 31 AND Jan 1 to March 15
  • Bag limit: total of brook + brown + rainbow trout = no more than 6

Salvelinus fontinalis, brookie, coaster, speckled trout

Regulations for

44°13′22″N 72°16′17.5″W
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FAQ about South Branch Wells River fishing

the South Branch Wells River is a stream located in Caledonia County, Vermont, United States. Its coordinates are:
44°13′22″N 72°16′17.5″W
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The most common species in the South Branch Wells River are:
  • Brook trout - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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