Waits River

Running through Vermont, United States, Waits River is the kind of river that fishes well at the right water level. Drop a lure or fly into the bubble line at the head of a pool and let the current swing it past holding fish. Long, slow glides at Waits River hold the bigger fish; the broken water above and below holds the smaller, more aggressive ones. Stay quiet on the bank — river fish are easily spooked.

Location

44.0915, -72.2870 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Rainbow troutSmallmouth bassFallfishNorthern pikeLargemouth bassBrook trout

Fishing Techniques

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

• For Smallmouth bass

  Focus your fishing efforts around rocky structures, ledges, and areas with current, as smallmouth bass prefer these habitats.

• For Fallfish

  Fallfish often school, so if you catch one, work that area thoroughly; they are opportunistic feeders.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Waits River.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Waits River, make sure your licence covers Vermont, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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