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Ransoms Bay

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Vermont, United States

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Largemouth bass

17 in · 3 lb

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Smallmouth bass

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Northern pike

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Northern pike

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General info

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

Location

44°57′14.9″N 73°15′41.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Ransoms 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 April 22nd, 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°57′14.9″N 73°15′41.1″W
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FAQ about Ransoms Bay fishing

Ransoms Bay is a lake located in Grand Isle County, Vermont, United States. Its coordinates are:
44°57′14.9″N 73°15′41.1″W
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