Vermont Public WatersVermont Public Recreation Area, Vermont
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Dawn to Dusk Day Use Pass Required
Boat launch
Primary Boat Ramp & Launch Lanes
Operating HoursDawn to Dusk (Daylight Hours)
Access FeeDay Use Pass Required
Public Access Points2 Ramps Mapped
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About Vermont Public Waters
Explore public boat ramps, marinas, and launch facilities on Vermont Public Waters in Vermont. Features 2 verified public access points with trailer parking, amenities, and driving directions.
Official Fishing & Angler Guide
Fish Species & Seasons on Vermont Public Waters
Popular sportfish species, prime bite seasons, effective tactics, and state regulations for Vermont.
Rainbow & Brown TroutSpring & Fall Cool Water Periods
Troll flashers and spoons in deep cool thermoclines or cast spinners and inline flies near inflow streams.
Smallmouth BassLate Spring & Early Autumn
Focus on rocky points, gravel humps, and current breaks with crankbaits, tube jigs, and drop-shot rigs.
WalleyeSpring Post-Spawn & Autumn Evenings
Fish low-light periods and night hours along weedlines and rocky reefs using nightcrawler harnesses and jig-and-minnow combos.
Northern PikeEarly Spring & Late Fall
Work shallow vegetated bays with large spinnerbaits, spoons (Daredevle), and jerkbaits with steel leaders.
Best Times & Conditions
Dawn (5:30 AM – 9:00 AM) and Dusk (6:00 PM – Sunset). Peak feeding occurs during low-light conditions and moving tidal or river currents.
Spring spawn and fall transitions are prime for Rainbow & Brown Trout and Smallmouth Bass. Summer night fishing is popular for catfish and walleye. State Regulations & Licensing
A valid Vermont Resident or Non-Resident Fishing License is required for all anglers age 16+. Follow state size limits, creel limits, and aquatic nuisance species (ANS) boat drainage regulations.
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Red Mill on the Batten Kill
Dawn to Dusk Free Access
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