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Vermont's Lake Champlain is a smallmouth and pike powerhouse, with the state's rivers offering wild brook trout at elevation.
Lake Champlain · Winooski River
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The score on each city card is computed from the local weather forecast for today. Open a city page for the full seven-day outlook, factor breakdown and recommended windows. Fishing rules in Vermont vary by water type and season, so always check the current regulations before you go.
Seasonally, Vermont's strongest month across 2 years of recorded weather at Burlington is September — 62% of its days rate Good or better — and April is the weakest at 3%. That is roughly 84 good days a year. See the season report for the best time of year to fish in Vermont and every other state's month-by-month table.
Vermont's Lake Champlain is a smallmouth and pike powerhouse, with the state's rivers offering wild brook trout at elevation. Use the city page below for a live weather-based index, then check the Vermont wildlife agency for seasons and limits.
Yes, anglers 16 and older need a Vermont fishing license. Buy through the Vermont state wildlife or natural-resources agency; rules can differ between freshwater and tidal water.
The LureScore index is an informational planning signal based on weather, not a guarantee of fish activity or a catch. Always follow local regulations.