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Fishing regulations at Chester Reservoir, VT
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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 Largemouth bass as of May 5th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Legal Methods: open-water fishing, ice fishing.
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FAQ about Chester Reservoir fishing
- Largemouth bass - 8 members reported to have caught this fish
- Yellow perch - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Brook trout - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @zoechaves reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @derekhodgdon reported a nice Bluegill.
- @matthewgagnier reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @BankAngler802 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @derekhodgdon reported a nice Largemouth bass.
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