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Vermont Record Breaking Fish

VT Fish Records & Species

VTfishing2We’ve all heard the fishing tale about the “one that got away”. Well not all Vermont fish escape capture. We found some record-breaking fish records and astounding catches. If you Fish Vermont, let us know your experiences. Ask us about VT Fishing or share your photos, comments and updates. To feature your Guide Service or Vermont sporting goods business, contact us.

Vermont Fish Records



BROOK TROUT – AVG. LENGTH 6″-12″

trout, brookie, brook trout

2002 Record – 4.02 lbs., Cody Butler, Wyman Pond


LAKE TROUT – AVG. LENGTH 15″-20″

lake trout, laker, togue

2002 Record – 27.05 lbs., Stanton Parker, Seymour Lake


LARGEMOUTH BASS – AVG. LENGTH 8″-15

bass, largemouth bass, largemouth

2002 Record – 6.8 lbs., Jeremy LaPierre, Lake Champlain


NORTHERN PIKE – AVG. LENGTH 15″-21″

pike, northern pike

2002 Record – 23 lbs., 6 ozs., Joe Bruno, Glen Lake


LANDLOCKED SALMON – AVG. LENGTH 12″-20″

salmon, landlock salmon, landlocked salmon

2002 Record – 10 lbs., 4 ozs., Dan Corrigan, Winooski River


WHITE PERCH – AVG. LENGTH 4″-10″

perch, yellow perch, rock bass

2002 Record – 1.6 lbs., Myles Rounds, Converse Bay, Lake Champlain


WALLEYE – AVG. LENGTH 13″-21″

walley, rock bass, walleye

2002 Record – 11.46 lbs., Raymond Gileris, Clyde River


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  • Burlington, Vermont Fishing (Middlebury, St. Albans, Essex, Colchester, Shelburne, Williston, Lake Champlain fishing information)
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  • South Central Vermont Fishing (Woodstock, Quechee, Rutland, Killington area, White River Jct.)
  • Southern Vermont Fishing (Brattleboro, Mt. Snow Deerfield Valley area, Wilmington, Bennington, Manchester Center, Newfane)
  • The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department publishes an informative Guide to Vermont Fishing that includes a map of Vermont and suggested lakes and streams, as well as designated charts of species found in each body of water. This guide is free and may be obtained wherever Vermont fishing licenses are sold, or by writing to:

    The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
    103 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671-0501
    Phone: 802-241-3700

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