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Types of Trout in Vermont
Trout fishing spots in Vermont
Best baits and lures for Trout in Vermont
According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Trout.
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Latest Trout fishing reports in Vermont
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Regulations for Trout 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 Rainbow trout as of May 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Bag limit
Aggregate
No minimum length.
River/Stream
- Methods: open-water fishing
- Season: 2nd Saturday in April to Oct. 31
- Bag limit: total of brook + brown + rainbow trout = no more than 8
Lake/Pond
- Methods: open-water fishing and Ice fishing
- Season: 2nd Sat. in April to Oct. 31 AND Jan 1 to March 15
- Bag limit: total of brook + brown + rainbow trout = no more than 6
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Regulations for
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FAQ
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.
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