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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 Lake char as of March 31st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Lake char
Seasons
Closed
Bag limit
2
Min size
18"
Measurement
Total Length
Aggregate
2
There is no open season for anadromous Atlantic Salmon.
Regulation applies to landlocked Atlantic Salmon only.
River/Stream:
open-water fishing only
open season = 2nd Saturday in April to Oct. 31
minimum length = 18-inches total length
Lake/Pond:
open-water fishing, and ice fishing
open season = 2nd Saturday in April to Oct. 31 AND Jan 1 to Mar 15
Caspian Lake is a lake located in Orleans County, Vermont, United States. Its coordinates are:
44°35′5.9″N 72°18′26.1″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Caspian Lake 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.
The most common species in Caspian Lake are:
Lake char - 12 members reported to have caught this fish
Rainbow trout - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
Yellow perch - 3 members reported to have caught this fish