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Bass fishing in Vermont

Vermont provides strong freshwater fishing opportunities for bass. Lakes, rivers, and reservoirs across the state offer reliable action for anglers.

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Latest Bass fishing reports in Vermont

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Largemouth bass

Carry Bay

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Largemouth bass

Carry Bay

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Smallmouth bass

White River

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Largemouth bass

The Gut

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Largemouth bass

The Gut

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Largemouth bass

Keeler Bay

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Largemouth bass

Keeler Bay

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Smallmouth bass

The Gut

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Smallmouth bass

The Gut

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Largemouth bass

Lake Dunmore

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Regulations for Bass in Vermont

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 Largemouth bass as of July 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

10"

Measurement

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Aggregate

5
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Additional information

Legal Methods: open-water fishing, ice fishing.

Site specific regulations found here

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Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

43°52′18.5″N 72°28′4.2″W
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FAQ

🎣 What Bass species can you catch in Vermont?
Anglers in Vermont commonly catch several Bass species, including Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, and Meanmouth bass, according to reports from Fishbrain members.

These species can be found in many lakes, rivers and streams throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
📍 Where are the best places to catch Bass in Vermont?
Bass are caught in lakes, rivers and streams throughout Vermont. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Lake Bomoseen, Otter Creek, and Lake Memphremagog (VT).

The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Bass have recently been caught.