Vermont · Public land & water · No lottery
Waits River public fishing access
Black Crappie, Brown Trout, Bullhead, Chain Pickerel, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Panfish, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch
Agency-listed fishing access on Waits River; the selected entry is at 171 Memorial Field, Bradford, VT 05033. The access detail lists a concrete launch. This is a launch-based fishing option; a public fishing pier is not confirmed.
- Area / county
- 171 Memorial Field, Bradford, VT 05033
- Access
- Open during listed seasons
License and access permit
Vermont fishing license where required, available by direct purchase. Follow water-specific fishing rules, posted public-access rules and boat-registration requirements.
When you can go
Use the official area rules for current species seasons, legal hours and any area-specific closures. This record does not confirm access for a particular date.
Area restrictions
Use the named access area only; other shoreline may be private. Follow Vermont water-specific seasons and methods. Not Plowed In Winter. Agency parking capacity: 10 trailers + 1 ADA. Check seasonal dock and construction notices before travel.
Plan with the official agency
The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.
No lottery is required for the described access and species. Other hunts on the same property may require a drawing. Check current seasons, closures, check-in and capacity before traveling; open access does not reserve an exclusive spot.
Agency sources reviewed 2026-10-07. Fish species, named entry, launch type and address come from this selected Vermont agency access-area detail. A launch listing does not confer access to the entire shoreline. Public entry is arranged with the agency, with no Back40 booking fee.
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