Local Waters
Woodford Lake
Woodford, VT · about 64 hours from Eugene (typical, off-peak)
The high park lake on the Molly Stark road.
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.
- Smallmouth bass
- Trout
- 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
- Woodford State Park lots on VT 9 east of Bennington.
- 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.
- Friday conditions
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S 5 mph around dawn. Fine to go.
- Sky
- ⚡ 71° storm
- Sun and moon
- Rise 6:11 · 🌕 Full moon · Set 7:36
- Wind at dawn
- S 5 mph · Slight Chance Rain Showers · 64°F
- Wind later
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- dawn: S 5 mph
- 10am: SE 5 mph
- 2pm: SE 10 mph
- dusk: SE 10 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.
Orvis Manchester — book a day
Manchester, VT · wade · Half or full day
Good for: Battenkill and southern Vermont public water
Shop desk. The Battenkill is crowded and technical. Ask them.