Local Waters
Lake Groton
Groton, VT · about 3 hours from Portland (typical, off-peak)
The Groton State Forest lake with a signed park lot.
Salt River / stream Lake / pond Shop (desk) Guide only Parking Stay State access Private — ask first
Around now
Most likely in this drive this week. Not a guarantee — confirm the official rule.
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Smallmouth bass
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Trout
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Sunfish and crappie
Also worth a thought: Largemouth bass, Chain pickerel.
- Season
- Legal harvest season. Small streams get skinny. Official VT Fish & Wildlife wins. Official rule
- License
- Vermont fishing license
- Park
- Stillwater State Park lots on Lake Groton. Boulder Beach is the next park over.
- Walk in
- Short walk from the signed public lot.
- Wading
- Confirm the bank and flow before you step in.
- Usual window
- Confirm the digest for this week.
- Thursday conditions
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W 2 mph around dawn. Fine to go.
- Sky
- ⛅ 81° partly
- Sun and moon
- Rise 6:05 · 🌕 Full moon · Set 7:36
- Wind at dawn
- W 2 mph · Mostly Clear · 47°F
- Wind later
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- dawn: W 2 mph
- 10am: 0 mph
- 2pm: N 1 mph
- dusk: NW 5 mph
- A setup that belongs here
- 5- or 6-wt unless the water is bigger.
- Notes
- State park. Confirm F&W / park rules.
Log this trip
Private. On this phone, and in your test book if you signed in on Journal.
Shops
Guides
Shop desks, plus a few independents who fish public water. We do not take a cut. Call them.
The Fly Rod Shop — book a day
Stowe, VT · wade / boat · Half or full day — ask the shop
Good for: Northern Vermont public rivers and ponds
Shop desk. We do not take the money.