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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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Biggest Bass catches

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Latest Bass fishing reports in Vermont

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Smallmouth bass

Lake Memphremagog (VT)

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Smallmouth bass

Otter Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Otter Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Burlington Bay

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Largemouth bass

Baker Pond

15 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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Largemouth bass

Baker Pond

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Largemouth bass

McIntosh Pond

16 in · 2 lb

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Smallmouth bass

Chittenden Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Lake Dunmore

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Smallmouth bass

Nichols Pond

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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 September 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

Total Length

Aggregate

5
Restrictions & requirements
Additional information
Legal Methods: open-water fishing, ice fishing.Site specific regulations found here
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe
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 rivers and streams, lakes 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 rivers and streams, lakes throughout Vermont. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Otter Creek, Lake Bomoseen, 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.