Vermont Fishing Conditions Report

Willy Dietrich of Catamount Fishing Adventures blogs on the conditions of the waters in the Stowe, Vermont vicinity and discusses weather, water temps, what’s biting, and what they used for flies, if you want Willy to take you fly fishing this season, book a trip now, or read about recent trips here.

June is primetime

Hi Folks, in my opinion the month of June is the finest month of the year to fly fish for Vermont river trout. Our river levels have come down after a really wet May and early June. Water temperatures are perfect ranging from 56 degrees to 62 degrees. Lots of bugs...

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Spring fishing 2026

Hi Folks, Fishing season is in full swing. It has been a cold spring. The water took awhile to warm up. The Lamoille was 61 degrees yesterday afternoon. A couple unusually warm days has heated the rivers up. Water levels are high currently. The clarity has improved...

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What a winter!

We could not ask for a better winter. Lots of cold, thick ice, and snow pack. I’m finding 18” to 20” of black ice on lakes currently. Lake Champlain is totally frozen over for the first time in several years. There is a bit of snow pack on top of the ice. Sloppy...

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Winter Ice Fishing Fun

Hi Folks, It has been solid month of ice fishing. Lots of safe ice throughout Vermont. The lakes I have been fishing have anywhere from 8” to 10” of black ice. Plenty safe to walk on. Mixing up the fishing between chasing northern pike and trout. The Northern Pike...

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Ice Fishing Adventures 2026

Hi Folks, Ice fishing season is upon us! Winter is off to a great start. Cold and snowing, perfect. Our lakes are starting to freeze. Good early jump to the ice fishing season. I like at least 4” of black ice in order to venture out of the hard water. Should be good...

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