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Shelburne Bay

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Vermont, United States

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Lake char

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Eyetail bowfin

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General info

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

Location

44°25′14.8″N 73°14′5.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Shelburne 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 Smallmouth bass as of May 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Smallmouth 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

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Regulations for

44°25′14.8″N 73°14′5.3″W
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FAQ about Shelburne Bay fishing

Shelburne Bay is a lake located in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States. Its coordinates are:
44°25′14.8″N 73°14′5.3″W
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