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Highgate Falls (Missisquoi River)

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Vermont, United States

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Yellow perch

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Yellow perch

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Smallmouth bass

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White sucker

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General info

Highgate Falls (Missisquoi River) is a water located in Franklin County, Vermont, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Yellow perch, and White sucker.

Location

44°56′5.2″N 73°02′53.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Highgate Falls (Missisquoi River), 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

Micropterus dolomieui

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44°56′5.2″N 73°02′53.9″W
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Cities nearby

Highgate Center

0.4 miles away

Highgate Springs

4.1 miles away

St. Albans

8.7 miles away

Enosburg Falls

12.2 miles away

Rouses Point

15.9 miles away

Bakersfield

16.0 miles away

Westford

22.7 miles away

Cumberland Head

22.8 miles away

Jeffersonville

22.9 miles away

South Hero

23.4 miles away

Cowansville

23.4 miles away

West Chazy

24.1 miles away

Plattsburgh

26.0 miles away

Parc

27.3 miles away

Colchester

27.5 miles away

Plattsburgh West

28.3 miles away

Essex

28.7 miles away

North Hyde Park

28.9 miles away

Underhill Flats

28.9 miles away

Morrisonville

29.9 miles away

Underhill Center

30.4 miles away

Essex Junction

30.9 miles away

Winooski

31.1 miles away

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FAQ about Highgate Falls (Missisquoi River) fishing

Highgate Falls (Missisquoi River) is a water located in Franklin County, Vermont, United States. Its coordinates are:
44°56′5.2″N 73°02′53.9″W
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