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Public land & waterNo lottery

VT · 649 Newton Road, Vernon, VT 05354 · Fishing

Vernon Hatchery Pond public fishing access

Brook Trout

Agency-listed fishing access on Vernon Hatchery Pond; the selected entry is at 649 Newton Road, Vernon, VT 05354. The access detail lists a none launch. This is a launch-based fishing option; a public fishing pier is not confirmed.

10 agency-reported acres

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Licenses, access and what to check

Vermont fishing license where required, available by direct purchase. Follow water-specific fishing rules, posted public-access rules and boat-registration requirements.

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: 7 cars. Check seasonal dock and construction notices before travel.

Why this is included: 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.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

VT · 171 Memorial Field, Bradford, VT 05033 · Fishing

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.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Vermont fishing license where required, available by direct purchase. Follow water-specific fishing rules, posted public-access rules and boat-registration requirements.

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.

Why this is included: 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.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

VT · 177 Lake Access Road, Cannan, VT 05903 · Fishing

Wallace Pond public fishing access

Brown Trout, Bullhead, Chain Pickerel, Panfish, Rainbow Smelt, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch

Agency-listed fishing access on Wallace Pond; the selected entry is at 177 Lake Access Road, Cannan, VT 05903. The access detail lists a concrete launch. This is a launch-based fishing option; a public fishing pier is not confirmed.

532 agency-reported acres

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Vermont fishing license where required, available by direct purchase. Follow water-specific fishing rules, posted public-access rules and boat-registration requirements.

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.

Why this is included: 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.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

VT · 4539 Weatherhead Hollow Road, Guilford, VT 05301 · Fishing

Weather Head Hollow Pond public fishing access

Largemouth Bass, Panfish, Yellow Perch

Agency-listed fishing access on Weather Head Hollow Pond; the selected entry is at 4539 Weatherhead Hollow Road, Guilford, VT 05301. The access detail lists a concrete plank launch. This is a launch-based fishing option; a public fishing pier is not confirmed.

33 agency-reported acres

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Vermont fishing license where required, available by direct purchase. Follow water-specific fishing rules, posted public-access rules and boat-registration requirements.

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: 8 trailers. Check seasonal dock and construction notices before travel.

Why this is included: 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.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

VT · 1344 UR Route 302, Newbury, VT 05841 · Fishing

Wells River public fishing access

Rainbow Trout

Agency-listed fishing access on Wells River; the selected entry is at 1344 UR Route 302, Newbury, VT 05841. The access detail lists a none launch. This is a launch-based fishing option; a public fishing pier is not confirmed.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Vermont fishing license where required, available by direct purchase. Follow water-specific fishing rules, posted public-access rules and boat-registration requirements.

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 cars. Check seasonal dock and construction notices before travel.

Why this is included: 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.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

VT · 4345 Cabot Road, Cabot, VT 05647 · Fishing

West Hill Pond public fishing access

Bullhead, Chain Pickerel, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch

Agency-listed fishing access on West Hill Pond; the selected entry is at 4345 Cabot Road, Cabot, VT 05647. The access detail lists a none launch. This is a launch-based fishing option; a public fishing pier is not confirmed.

46 agency-reported acres

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Vermont fishing license where required, available by direct purchase. Follow water-specific fishing rules, posted public-access rules and boat-registration requirements.

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: 3 cars. Check seasonal dock and construction notices before travel.

Why this is included: 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.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

VT · 690 Heineberg Drive, Colchester, VT 05446 · Fishing

Winooski River public fishing access

Brown Trout, Bullhead, Carp, Chain Pickerel, Largemouth Bass, Landlocked Salmon, Northern Pike, Panfish, Rainbow Trout, Sheepshead, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, White Perch, Yellow Perch

Agency-listed fishing access on Winooski River; the selected entry is at 690 Heineberg Drive, Colchester, VT 05446. The access detail lists a none launch. A universal shore-fishing platform is listed.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Vermont fishing license where required, available by direct purchase. Follow water-specific fishing rules, posted public-access rules and boat-registration requirements.

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: 25 cars. Check seasonal dock and construction notices before travel.

Why this is included: 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.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

VT · 150 Wolcott Pond Road, Wolcott, VT 05860 · Fishing

Wolcott Pond public fishing access

Bullhead, Panfish, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch

Agency-listed fishing access on Wolcott Pond; the selected entry is at 150 Wolcott Pond Road, Wolcott, VT 05860. The access detail lists a concrete plank launch. This is a launch-based fishing option; a public fishing pier is not confirmed.

68 agency-reported acres

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Vermont fishing license where required, available by direct purchase. Follow water-specific fishing rules, posted public-access rules and boat-registration requirements.

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: 12 trailers. Check seasonal dock and construction notices before travel.

Why this is included: 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.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

VT · 8614 VT Route 100, Plymouth, VT 05056 · Fishing

Woodward Reservoir public fishing access

Brown Trout, Bullhead, Chain Pickerel, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Panfish, Rainbow Smelt, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch

Agency-listed fishing access on Woodward Reservoir; the selected entry is at 8614 VT Route 100, Plymouth, VT 05056. The access detail lists a concrete plank launch. A universal shore-fishing platform is listed.

106 agency-reported acres

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Vermont fishing license where required, available by direct purchase. Follow water-specific fishing rules, posted public-access rules and boat-registration requirements.

Use the named access area only; other shoreline may be private. Follow Vermont water-specific seasons and methods. Plowed In Winter. Agency parking capacity: 15 trailers + 12 cars + 1 ADA. Check seasonal dock and construction notices before travel.

Why this is included: 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.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

What “no lottery” means. It applies to the species and access described, not every hunt on that property. Seasons, licenses, check-in, closures and capacity still apply. Public access does not reserve an exclusive spot. Check the agency’s current rules before travel. Back40 does not sell public-land access.
How we build this database

We match named agency areas and maps with ordinary-license species rules and area-specific exceptions. Each record has a source-check date. Records requiring an access or species drawing, unresolved access, and reviews older than 90 days stay out of search. This is a trip-planning database, not a live availability feed.

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