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Derby Center, VT Fishing Trip — April

Your Derby Center, VT Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 51°F / Low 32°F3.5" rain · 14 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

April Weather in Derby Center

51°F
Avg High
32°F
Avg Low
3.5"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

7 Guides Near Derby Center

No guides are based in Derby Center, but these guides operate nearby.

Bailey Hazen Angling Adventures - Bailey Hazen Angling Adventures
Bailey Hazen Angling Adventures

Bailey Hazen Angling Adventures

5(11)Top Rated

Key personal items for a fun and comfortable outing.

Greensboro, Vermont
Bronzeback Guide Service - Bronzeback Guide Service
Bronzeback Guide Service

Bronzeback Guide Service

5(9)Top Rated
Swanton, Vermont
Uncle Jammers Guide Service - Uncle Jammers Guide Service
Uncle Jammers Guide Service

Uncle Jammers Guide Service

5(8)Top Rated

Contact Uncle Jammer's Fly Fishing Guide Service in Vermont! Book your guide fly fishing trip today!

St Albans City, Vermont
Great Drake Angling & Outdoor Adventures, LLC - Great Drake Angling & Outdoor Adventures, LLC
Great Drake Angling & Outdoor Adventures, LLC

Great Drake Angling & Outdoor Adventures, LLC

5(2)Top Rated

Guided Vermont Fishing Trips in Stowe and Northeast Kingdom. Drift boat fishing trips and wading for Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout and Landlocked Salmon.

Brook TroutRainbow TroutSalmon
Hyde Park, Vermont
Fly Rod Shop - Fly Rod Shop
Fly Rod Shop

Fly Rod Shop

4.8Top Rated

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Stowe, Vermont
Green Mountain Troufitters - peter glynos
peter glynos

Green Mountain Troufitters

Hyde Park, Vermont

inshore
Hyde Park, Vermont
Reel Vermont Guide Service - Reel Vermont Guide Service
Reel Vermont Guide Service

Reel Vermont Guide Service

Fairfax, Vermont

Experience world-class bow fishing on Lake Champlain. Hunt Carp, Gar, and more with expert guidance. Book your night adventure now!

freshwaterCarp
Fairfax, Vermont
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak

Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Channel Catfish

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Walleye

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Also Consider Fishing In...

Hyde Park2 guides · 32 mi

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore / freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

Vermont Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$28
Non-Resident$54
Requirements

Required for ages 15+. Covers all freshwater fishing. Lake Champlain reciprocal.

Buy License Online — Vermont

Species Regulations

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

None

Largemouth Bass
Season:Second Saturday in June to November 30
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Check the Vermont Fishing Guide for specific lake exceptions.

Walleye
Season:May 4 - March 15
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum

Consult the Vermont Fish and Wildlife regulations for specific waterbody exceptions and closures.

Smallmouth Bass
Season:June 8 - November 30
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum

Check specific waterbody regulations for exceptions.

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