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Fly Fishing The Winooski River Vermont
The Winooski River is one of the largest rivers in the
state. It starts in Central Vermont at Marshfield and flows
northwestward all the way to Lake Champlain. Along its
course it gains in size big time, picking up the water from
several major tributaries such as Dog River, Little River
Stevens Branch, Mad River and others. Fly fishing the
Winooski River varies from section to section.
This river is easy to wade in most areas but a canoe
would be better suited for other areas. It's very wide and
from a Vermont standard, a very large river. The section
that extends from Burlington to Montpelier is the most
popular section for fly anglers. Good access is provided
in this area by River Road. This section is cooled by
water from the Mad River and the discharge from the
dam at Duxbury. It's a tailwater stream in this section.
The river is stocked with rainbow, brown and brook trout.
In the lower section of the river in Burlington, below the
dam at Winooski, you can fish for landlocked salmon
and steelhead that move into the river up to the dam
during the Fall. This section is called the Salmon Hole.
The river flows through forested mountains and open
farmland. Many parts of the river gets too warm for trout
during the hot summer, so much of this large river is
better suited for warm water species. The sections that
hold trout have very good populations of various aquatic
insects that provide the trout with plenty of food.
Seasons:
The season follows the standard Vermont trout season -
but the season in the Salmon Hole is different. Be sure
to check the current regulations on it.
Spring:
Late Springtime is a good time for fly fishing the
Winooski River.
Summer:
Choose your places to fish carefully during the hottest
part of the Summer. Much of the water can become too
warm.
Fall:
Fall is a good time to fish the Winooski and the time the
salmon and steelhead move into the lower river.
Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies
The Winooski River is one of the largest rivers in the
state. It starts in Central Vermont at Marshfield and flows
northwestward all the way to Lake Champlain. Along its
course it gains in size big time, picking up the water from
several major tributaries such as Dog River, Little River
Stevens Branch, Mad River and others. Fly fishing the
Winooski River varies from section to section.
This river is easy to wade in most areas but a canoe
would be better suited for other areas. It's very wide and
from a Vermont standard, a very large river. The section
that extends from Burlington to Montpelier is the most
popular section for fly anglers. Good access is provided
in this area by River Road. This section is cooled by
water from the Mad River and the discharge from the
dam at Duxbury. It's a tailwater stream in this section.
The river is stocked with rainbow, brown and brook trout.
In the lower section of the river in Burlington, below the
dam at Winooski, you can fish for landlocked salmon
and steelhead that move into the river up to the dam
during the Fall. This section is called the Salmon Hole.
The river flows through forested mountains and open
farmland. Many parts of the river gets too warm for trout
during the hot summer, so much of this large river is
better suited for warm water species. The sections that
hold trout have very good populations of various aquatic
insects that provide the trout with plenty of food.
Seasons:
The season follows the standard Vermont trout season -
but the season in the Salmon Hole is different. Be sure
to check the current regulations on it.
Spring:
Late Springtime is a good time for fly fishing the
Winooski River.
Summer:
Choose your places to fish carefully during the hottest
part of the Summer. Much of the water can become too
warm.
Fall:
Fall is a good time to fish the Winooski and the time the
salmon and steelhead move into the lower river.
Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies
| Type of Stream Freestone/Tailwaters Species Brown Trout (wild and stocked with some holdovers) Brook Trout (wild and stocked) Rainbow (wild and stocked with some holdovers) Landlocked Salmon Steelhead Size Medium to Large Location Central Vermont Nearest Towns Marshfield Winooski Montpelier Burlington Season Mid April - October.. Access: Good Non-Resident License State of Vermont Weather National Weather Service Link Fly Fishing Gear, Tackle and Trout Flies |
Winooski River Vermont
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Photo Courtesy Steven Lamb
| Options For Selecting Flies: 1. Email us with the dates you will be fishing this stream and we will send you a list of our fly suggestions. Please allow up to 24 hours for a response. 2. Call us 800-594-4726 and we will help you decide which flies you need. 3. Call or email us with a budget for flies and we will select them and get them to you in time for your trip. Shipping is free in the U. S. Orders over $50 are shipped Priority Mail. |