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Burlington, Vermont
Burlington, VT Fishing Guides
5 fishing guides and outfitters fishing from Burlington and Lake Champlain, listed A to Z with their trip types and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.
The guides
Burlington fishing guides and outfitters, A to Z
Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the guide what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.
Your guide service, Burlington
The one City Spotlight for Burlington sits here, above the A to Z list, labeled Featured. Only for guides who pass our listing rules. How it works
Adirondack-Champlain Guide Service
4629 NYS Route 22, Long Pond Lodge, Willsboro, NY 12996
Targets: Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, Northern pike
iFishLakeChamplain
Plattsburgh, NY
Targets: Lake trout, Landlocked salmon, Smallmouth bass, Northern pike
Irish Raider Outfitters LLC
Peru, NY
Targets: Lake trout, Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, Yellow perch
Stream and Brook Fly Fishing
Westford
Targets: Trout, Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, Landlocked salmon
Vermont Fishing Adventures LLC
Burlington
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Lake trout
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. How we list · Update or remove a listing
Today on the water
Conditions in Burlington right now
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Live from the National Weather Service. Sunrise and moon are calculated for Burlington.
Seasons and what is biting: Burlington fishing report.
Seasons
What is biting in Burlington, month by month
The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Lake trout | ||||||||||||
| Landlocked salmon | ||||||||||||
| Smallmouth bass | ||||||||||||
| Northern pike | ||||||||||||
| Walleye | ||||||||||||
| Yellow perch | ||||||||||||
| Trout |
Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: eregulations.com.
Know before you go
Fishing in Burlington: local notes
Source: eregulations.com
Source: eregulations.com
Source: eregulations.com
Source: eregulations.com
Questions
Burlington fishing guide questions
How many fishing guides are in Burlington?
We list 5 fishing guides and outfitters, A to Z – not ranked.
How much does a fishing guide cost in Burlington?
2 of the 5 guides listed here publish prices – you will see them on each listing. Prices depend on the trip length, the water and the number of anglers, so confirm with the guide.
What fish can you catch in Burlington?
The species Burlington captains list most often are Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, Lake trout, Landlocked salmon, Largemouth bass and Yellow perch. In October, the season calendar above shows Lake trout, Landlocked salmon, Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, Walleye in season.
Do I need a fishing license on a guided trip in Vermont?
Yes. A guide’s license does not cover clients: every angler who is old enough to need a Vermont fishing license needs their own, guided or not. A resident annual license is $28 and a nonresident annual license $54. Vermont fishing license prices and rules.
Does Gone Fishing HQ take a commission?
No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.
From the blog: Winter Fishing Charters: Where the Bite Stays On
For captains and guides
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