You don't have to go far from home to find great fishing in Chittenden County. Lake Champlain, Winooski, and Lamoille rivers -- and many other ponds and streams in the county -- offer fun and exciting angling opportunities.
Children that have difficulty casting may find it easier to fish from the floating bridge that crosses this pond.
The US Army Corps of Engineers' (USACOE) day-use area offers shoreline fishing access, picnic facilities, and restrooms. More info
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department's Marshfield Dam Access Area offers plenty of opportunity to fish from shore, including two fishing platforms. You can also launch a boat here if you like.
It is free to access this undeveloped state park, which offers shoreline fishing, picnic facilities, and portable toilets. If you have your own canoe, you can launch it here. Motorized boats are not allowed. More info on Lowell Lake State Park.
Lake Shaftsbury State Park offers shoreline fishing, camping, swimming, and a playground with the purchase of an entrance fee. You can also rent a boat there.
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife access area provides opportunities to fish from shore or launch your own boat.
Largemouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, rock bass, and bullhead live in the pond.
Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife
Commissioner Louis Porter
1 National Life Drive
Davis 2
Montpelier, VT 05620-3702
802-828-1000
fwinformation@vermont.gov
The mission of the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is the conservation of all species of fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the people of Vermont.