FishKillFlea Vermont offers Free Fishing Day — try the Vermont fishing license waters free!
2026 VT Free Fishing Day
| Date | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2026 (Saturday) | Free Fishing Day | No license needed — all regulations still apply |
Best Spots
| Water | Region | Species | Why Go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Champlain | NW Vermont | Landlocked salmon, lake trout, bass, walleye | 120 miles of legendary fishing! |
| Battenkill River | SW Vermont | Brown, brook trout | America's most storied trout stream — Orvis HQ! |
| NEK Ponds (Northeast Kingdom) | NE Vermont | Brook trout, bass | 150+ remote wilderness ponds |
| Otter Creek | Central VT | Smallmouth, largemouth bass | VT's longest river — excellent bass |
| Harriman Reservoir | S Vermont | Lake trout, smallmouth, yellow perch | 2,000 acres Green Mountain National Forest |
See all VT fishing spots. Annual is $28: where to buy.