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Smith Pond

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Vermont, United States

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Black bullhead

15 in · 2 lb

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Rainbow trout

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Yellow perch

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Brook trout

16 in · 2 lb

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Brook trout

16 in · 2 lb

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Brook trout

14 in · 1 lb 1 oz

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General info

Smith Pond is a lake located in Rutland County, Vermont, United States. It is most popular for fishing Brook trout, Yellow perch, and Yellow bullhead.

Location

43°43′6.8″N 73°03′41.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Smith Pond, 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 May 5th, 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

43°43′6.8″N 73°03′41.7″W
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Smith Pond is a lake located in Rutland County, Vermont, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°43′6.8″N 73°03′41.7″W
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