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General info

Lake Pinneo is a lake located in Windsor County, Vermont, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Rock bass.

Location

43°39′9.6″N 72°25′56.1″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Lake Pinneo?

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Fishing regulations at Lake Pinneo, 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: June 8 - March 15
Largemouth bass

Largemouth bass

Regulation boundaryVermont State Waters
Bag limit5

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size10" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Aggregate limit5

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Restrictions & requirements

VT Ice Fishing

A person may take fish only by using not more than eight lines, except on Lake Champlain where no more than fifteen lines may be used. He or she must have immediate control over all lines. Each line may not have more than two baited hooks or three artificial flies or two lures with or without bait. Six lines are allowed on the Connecticut River.

VT Open Water

Fishing by means of hook and line in hand or attached to a rod or other device in open water, or fishing by casting or trolling baited hooks, artificial flies, or lures is considered open-water fishing. A person may take fish only by using not more than two lines of which he or she has immediate control. Each line may not have more than two baited hooks or three artificial flies or two lures with or without bait.

Additional information
Legal Methods: open-water fishing, ice fishing.Site specific regulations found here
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Micropterus nigricans
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Reviews of Lake Pinneo

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FAQ about Lake Pinneo fishing

📍 Where is Lake Pinneo located?
Lake Pinneo is a lake located in Windsor County, Vermont, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°39′9.6″N 72°25′56.1″W
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🎣 Where on Lake Pinneo is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Lake Pinneo by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Lake Pinneo?
The most common species in Lake Pinneo are:
  • Largemouth bass - 82 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 12 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Rock bass - 15 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Lake Pinneo fishing reports?
The latest Lake Pinneo fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Lake Pinneo right now?
According to fishing regulations at Lake Pinneo, some of the species in season this November include: Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, and Walleye. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Lake Pinneo?

Fishing in Vermont requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term, available online or at authorized agents.

In Vermont, no fishing license is required for anglers under 15. Residents 66 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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