Vermont fishing seasons

1 species profiles in our database list Vermont waters among their fisheries — including Fallfish. Below: what's in season month by month, where to fish, and the licence source you need. Seasons shift year to year; the official agency has the final word.

Vermont fishing calendar, month by month

Jan—Feb—Mar—Apr—May—Jun—Jul—Aug—Sep—Oct—Nov—Dec—

Each month links to the species in season then, from our season windows. A month is charted when at least 3 species are in season.

Freshwater species in Vermont

SpeciesSeason
FallfishVaries by watershed and local regulation

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Licences & regulations — Vermont (FWD)

Rules, seasons and size limits change: check the official agency before you fish.

Official: vtfishandwildlife.com

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