Manchester, vermont

Come and enjoy the rustic beauty of Southern Vermont. Picturesque freestone free flowing rivers and streams provide excellent habitat for trout and warm water species such as Northern pike, large/smallmouth bass, and muskie as well. When the temps rise there is always water to fish. Southern Vermont is home to the Battenkill river valley which is roots of American fly fishing and home to both the Orvis company and the American Museum of Fly Fishing in Manchester. There are five rivers, and many ponds and lakes within a short drive of Manchester that provide anglers with a variety of different opportunities to catch their favorite freshwater species.

the trout experience in vermont

Brown, rainbow, and brook trout

Fly fishing in southern Vermont is a time honored tradition in New England. The sport takes anglers to places of exceptional beauty. The rivers and streams of VT and upstate New York are some of the world’s finest. Three species of trout thrive in the cool waters of the area: Brown, brook and rainbow. Spring brings exciting and famous hatches which in turn brings eager fly fishers ready to skip dry flies along the flow, imitating life. Summer and fall, bring opportunities to tempt native, wild and stocked trout with streamers, nymphs and also with dry flies.

With ample water to explore, anglers can expect to fish using simple but effect tackle rigs. Anywhere from a 2-5 wt rod will do nicely. Wet wading is a fun way to wander the waterways in summer time. It’s Vermont...we get really excited about warm weather! Full waders are most commonly worn here and will keep dry, fly fishers of all different ages and experience levels. When scouting for the precious commodities swimming below the surface don’t forget to look around you. Our woods are filled with wild life. Most of all fishing in Vermont and neighboring NY is a wonderful opportunity to get outside, learn about the natural world and catch and release a gorgeous colorful trout.