46 public waters in the Champlain Valley region — 21 lakes/reservoirs and 25 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a Vermont licence.
See every public fishing venue in Vermont on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
Lake Champlain — Vermont's inland sea, shared with New York and Quebec. Walleye, smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Lake Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Northern Pike and a strong Panfish fishery in the bays; one of the best bass fisheries in the Northeast.
Addison County, Vermont — Lake Dunmore is a 1,037-acre lake, managed by Vermont Fish & Wildlife: A Vermont warmwater pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel, Bullhead and Panfish. Vermont's classic small-pond fishery, hundreds scattered across the state.
Addison County, Vermont — Bristol Pond is a 248-acre lake, managed by Vermont Fish & Wildlife: A Vermont warmwater pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel, Bullhead and Panfish. Vermont's classic small-pond fishery, hundreds scattered across the state.
Addison County, Vermont — Winona Lake is a 248-acre lake, managed by Vermont Fish & Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Cedar Lake (128 acres) sits in Addison County, Vermont, managed by Vermont Fish & Wildlife. A Vermont warmwater pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel, Bullhead and Panfish. Vermont's classic small-pond fishery, hundreds scattered across the state.
Addison County, Vermont — Richville Pond is a 124-acre lake, managed by Vermont Fish & Wildlife: A Vermont warmwater pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel, Bullhead and Panfish. Vermont's classic small-pond fishery, hundreds scattered across the state.
Richville Reservoir, a 122-acre Champlain Valley impoundment, holds a remarkably mixed roster spanning rainbow and largemouth bass, walleye, and northern pike along with yellow perch, chain pickerel, and bullhead. This diversity—typical of managed Vermont reservoirs—rewards adaptable anglers switching tactics to match seasonal patterns.
Monkton Pond (114 acres) sits in Addison County, Vermont, managed by Vermont Fish & Wildlife. A Vermont warmwater pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel, Bullhead and Panfish. Vermont's classic small-pond fishery, hundreds scattered across the state.
Addison County, Vermont — Silver Lake is a 104-acre lake, managed by Vermont Fish & Wildlife: A Vermont warmwater pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel, Bullhead and Panfish. Vermont's classic small-pond fishery, hundreds scattered across the state.
Addison County, Vermont — Fern Lake is a 67-acre lake, managed by Vermont Fish & Wildlife: A Vermont warmwater pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel, Bullhead and Panfish. Vermont's classic small-pond fishery, hundreds scattered across the state.
Sunrise Lake, a 61-acre lake in Rutland and Addison Counties, Vermont, managed by Vermont Fish & Wildlife: A Vermont warmwater pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel, Bullhead and Panfish. Vermont's classic small-pond fishery, hundreds scattered across the state.
Addison County, Vermont — Sugar Hill Reservoir is a 47-acre lake, managed by Vermont Fish & Wildlife: A Vermont warmwater pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel, Bullhead and Panfish. Vermont's classic small-pond fishery, hundreds scattered across the state.
In Addison and Rutland Counties, Vermont, Johnson Pond is a 36-acre lake, managed by Vermont Fish & Wildlife. A Vermont warmwater pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel, Bullhead and Panfish. Vermont's classic small-pond fishery, hundreds scattered across the state.
East Creek Pond, a 31-acre lake in Addison County, Vermont, managed by Vermont Fish & Wildlife: A Vermont warmwater pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel, Bullhead and Panfish. Vermont's classic small-pond fishery, hundreds scattered across the state.
In Addison and Rutland Counties, Vermont, Spruce Pond is a 15-acre lake, managed by Vermont Fish & Wildlife. A Vermont warmwater pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel, Bullhead and Panfish. Vermont's classic small-pond fishery, hundreds scattered across the state.
Grand Isle, Chittenden, Franklin and 1 more county in Vermont — Charcoal Creek Pond is a 10-acre lake, managed by Vermont Fish & Wildlife: A Vermont warmwater pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel, Bullhead and Panfish. Vermont's classic small-pond fishery, hundreds scattered across the state.
Dead Creek Pond, a 10-acre lake in Addison County, Vermont, managed by Vermont Fish & Wildlife: A Vermont warmwater pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel, Bullhead and Panfish. Vermont's classic small-pond fishery, hundreds scattered across the state.
Lewis Creek Pond (10 acres) sits in Addison County, Vermont, managed by Vermont Fish & Wildlife. A Vermont warmwater pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel, Bullhead and Panfish. Vermont's classic small-pond fishery, hundreds scattered across the state.
Little Otter Creek Pond, a 10-acre lake in Addison County, Vermont, managed by Vermont Fish & Wildlife: A Vermont warmwater pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel, Bullhead and Panfish. Vermont's classic small-pond fishery, hundreds scattered across the state.
New Haven River Pond (10 acres) sits in Addison County, Vermont, managed by Vermont Fish & Wildlife. A Vermont warmwater pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel, Bullhead and Panfish. Vermont's classic small-pond fishery, hundreds scattered across the state.
Addison County, Vermont — Pleiad Lake is a 6-acre lake, managed by Vermont Fish & Wildlife: A Vermont warmwater pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel, Bullhead and Panfish. Vermont's classic small-pond fishery, hundreds scattered across the state.
Rutland, Addison and Bennington Counties, Vermont — Otter Creek is a 184 km stream: A Vermont warmwater river or large brook — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at VT F&W fishing access areas and bridge crossings.
White River runs 92 km through Windsor, Addison and Rutland Counties, Vermont: A Vermont warmwater river or large brook — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at VT F&W fishing access areas and bridge crossings.
Third Branch White River runs 45 km through Orange, Washington, Windsor and 1 more county in Vermont: A Vermont warmwater river or large brook — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at VT F&W fishing access areas and bridge crossings.
Lewis Creek runs 44 km through Addison and Chittenden Counties, Vermont: A Vermont warmwater river or large brook — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at VT F&W fishing access areas and bridge crossings.
Mad River (44 km) flows through Washington and Addison Counties, Vermont. A Vermont warmwater river or large brook — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at VT F&W fishing access areas and bridge crossings.
Addison and Rutland Counties, Vermont — Lemon Fair River is a 38 km stream: A Vermont warmwater river or large brook — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at VT F&W fishing access areas and bridge crossings.
In Addison County, Vermont, New Haven River is a 36 km river or creek. A Vermont warmwater river or large brook — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at VT F&W fishing access areas and bridge crossings.
Chittenden and Addison Counties, Vermont — Huntington River is a 31 km stream: A Vermont warmwater river or large brook — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at VT F&W fishing access areas and bridge crossings.
Little Otter Creek runs 20 km through Addison County, Vermont: A Vermont warmwater river or large brook — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at VT F&W fishing access areas and bridge crossings.
In Rutland and Addison Counties, Vermont, Sugar Hollow Brook is a 14 km river or creek. A Vermont warmwater river or large brook — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at VT F&W fishing access areas and bridge crossings.
Neshobe River flows through Rutland, Addison and Windsor Counties, Vermont. A Vermont warmwater river or large brook — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at VT F&W fishing access areas and bridge crossings.
West Branch Dead Creek runs 12 km through Addison County, Vermont: A Vermont warmwater river or large brook — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at VT F&W fishing access areas and bridge crossings.
In Addison County, Vermont, East Branch Dead Creek is a 4 km river or creek. A Vermont warmwater river or large brook — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at VT F&W fishing access areas and bridge crossings.
Muddy Branch (11 km) flows through Addison County, Vermont. A Vermont warmwater river or large brook — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at VT F&W fishing access areas and bridge crossings.
Addison County, Vermont — Middlebury River is a 26 km stream: A Vermont warmwater river or large brook — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at VT F&W fishing access areas and bridge crossings.
In Addison County, Vermont, Hancock Branch is a 4 km river or creek. A Vermont warmwater river or large brook — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at VT F&W fishing access areas and bridge crossings.
Addison County, Vermont — Sucker Brook is a 9 km stream: A Vermont warmwater river or large brook — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at VT F&W fishing access areas and bridge crossings.
In Addison and Chittenden Counties, Vermont, Pond Brook is a 9 km river or creek. A Vermont warmwater river or large brook — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at VT F&W fishing access areas and bridge crossings.
Addison County, Vermont — Halnon Brook is a 8 km stream: A Vermont warmwater river or large brook — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at VT F&W fishing access areas and bridge crossings.
Chittenden and Addison Counties, Vermont — Hollow Brook is a 7 km stream: A Vermont warmwater river or large brook — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at VT F&W fishing access areas and bridge crossings.
In Windsor and Addison Counties, Vermont, Bingo Brook is a 9 km river or creek. A Vermont warmwater river or large brook — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at VT F&W fishing access areas and bridge crossings.
Middle Branch Middlebury River (7 km) flows through Addison County, Vermont. A Vermont warmwater river or large brook — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at VT F&W fishing access areas and bridge crossings.
In Windsor, Rutland and Addison Counties, Vermont, Brandon Brook is a 7 km river or creek. A Vermont warmwater river or large brook — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at VT F&W fishing access areas and bridge crossings.
In Addison County, Vermont, Beaver Brook is a 6 km river or creek. A Vermont warmwater river or large brook — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at VT F&W fishing access areas and bridge crossings.
South Branch Middlebury River (6 km) flows through Addison County, Vermont. A Vermont warmwater river or large brook — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch and Carp. Wade or paddle; access at VT F&W fishing access areas and bridge crossings.
Across its mapped waters, Addison County holds 32 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Chain Pickerel, Common Carp, Bullhead, Black Crappie and Panfish.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
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