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🎣 Week of May 31, 2026

Vermont Weekly Fishing Report

Based on live USGS water temperature data — which lakes are in the ideal zone for your target species this Summer?

🐟 41 Species Active 🏞️ 2 Top Lakes 📅 Summer 2026

📋 This Week's Fishing Forecast

This week's fishing report for Vermont shows active conditions for May. Water temperatures are supporting strong activity from Alligator Gar, Bighead Carp, Black Bullhead. In total, 41 species are currently within their preferred temperature range across the state. The top-rated water bodies this week include Lake Champlain At Burlington, Vt, Black River At Coventry, Vt. Lake Champlain At Burlington, Vt leads with a fishing suitability score of 35 species in optimal range at 65.7°F (35 active species). Spring is an excellent time to fish as waters warm and fish become more active. Pre-spawn feeding periods can produce outstanding action, especially in the shallows and along warming flats.

🏆 Top Lakes This Week — Ideal Water Temperatures

🐟 Alligator Gar 🐟 Bighead Carp 🐟 Black Bullhead 🐟 Black Crappie 🐟 Blue Catfish 🐟 Bluegill 🐟 Bowfin 🐟 Brown Bullhead 🐟 Brown Trout 🐟 Burbot 🐟 Chain Pickerel 🐟 Common Carp 🐟 Freshwater Drum (Sheepshead) 🐟 Grass Carp 🐟 Green Sunfish 🐟 Lake Sturgeon 🐟 Largemouth Bass 🐟 Muskellunge (Muskie) 🐟 Paddlefish 🐟 Pumpkinseed 🐟 Rock Bass (Goggle-eye) 🐟 Sauger 🐟 Silver Carp 🐟 Smallmouth Bass 🐟 Spotted Gar 🐟 Striped Bass 🐟 Walleye 🐟 Warmouth 🐟 White Bass 🐟 White Crappie 🐟 White Perch 🐟 White Sturgeon 🐟 Yellow Bass 🐟 Yellow Bullhead 🐟 Yellow Perch
65.7°F
Water Temp
35 species active
🐟 Alligator Gar 🐟 Black Bullhead 🐟 Bowfin 🐟 Brook Trout 🐟 Brown Bullhead 🐟 Brown Trout 🐟 Bull Trout 🐟 Burbot 🐟 Chain Pickerel 🐟 Chinook Salmon (King Salmon) 🐟 Cutthroat Trout 🐟 Green Sunfish 🐟 Lake Sturgeon 🐟 Northern Pike 🐟 Paddlefish 🐟 Pumpkinseed 🐟 Rainbow Trout 🐟 Sauger 🐟 Spotted Gar 🐟 Walleye 🐟 Warmouth 🐟 White Sturgeon 🐟 Yellow Bass 🐟 Yellow Bullhead 🐟 Yellow Perch
57.7°F
Water Temp
25 species active

🪝 Recommended Baits This Week

crankbaits spinnerbaits soft plastics live crawfish

Bait recommendations based on active species and current water conditions in Vermont

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🌡️ Temperature Guide

Below 50°F Trout Season
50–65°F Bass Pre-Spawn
65–75°F Peak Season
75–85°F Catfish & Carp
Above 85°F Fish Stressed