Lamoille River
river in Vermont
Drains north from the Green Mountain divide toward Lake Champlain, offering a mix of trout water and warmwater fisheries.
Cooler fall weather with clear skies and light winds
- 01Cooler fall weather with clear skies and light winds, flow data unavailable.
- 02Warmwater species (Walleye, Pickerel, Bass) are aggressively feeding on baitfish and crayfish.
- 03Top flies: Muskie Fly (3/0), Perch Pattern (1/0), Egg Sucking Leech (2), Olive Woolly Bugger (Bass) (4), Clouser Minnow (Bass) (Chartreuse/White) (4), Articulated Drunk Sculpin (4), Hellgrammite Fly (4).
- 04Focus on Lake Lamoille (Morrisville to Cady's Falls) and deep ledge pools in Morrisville for slower, deeper water.
Past reports week by week
11 weeksWhat to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
Muskie Fly
Excellent for fall, targeting larger predatory species like Walleye, Pickerel, and Bass in cooler waters.
Perch Pattern
Perch are a common forage fish in the Lamoille River, making this a highly effective imitation for predatory Walleye, Pickerel, and Bass in the fall.
Egg Sucking Leech
A classic year-round, but especially effective fall pattern, mimicking leeches and offering an opportunistic meal for Walleye, Bass, and Pickerel.
Buy at AmazonArticulated Drunk Sculpin
Sculpin patterns are excellent for fall bass and walleye, imitating larger baitfish that predatory fish key on in cooling waters.
Olive Woolly Bugger (Bass)
A versatile streamer that imitates leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for predatory Bass, Pickerel, and Walleye in fall.
Crayfish (Fly) (Olive/Rust)
Crayfish are a primary food source for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Walleye in rocky river environments, making this a crucial subsurface pattern in fall.
Clouser Minnow (Bass) (Chartreuse/White)
Effectively imitates baitfish, a primary food source for Bass, and the chartreuse/white color provides high visibility in various water conditions.
Hellgrammite Fly
Hellgrammites are a consistent food source on rocky smallmouth rivers year-round, making this a reliable subsurface pattern for fall Bass, Walleye, and Pickerel.
Where to fish and who to ask
Cambridge / Jeffersonville reach
Upstream freestone reaches with good spawning runs and productive spring fishing.
Hyde Park / Johnson stretch
Popular for consistent trout runs and easy public access; good summer dry-fly fishing in pocket water.
Morrisville / downtown access
Central access point with long tailouts and riffles; productive for both trout and migrating smallmouth downstream.
Fly shops within 40 miles
The Fly Rod Shop
Great Drake Angling & Outdoor Adventures LLC
Schirmers Fly Shop
Stone River Outfitters
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Quick answers
Common questions about Lamoille River.
What flies work best on Lamoille River?
Our top scored fly patterns for Lamoille River right now are Zebra Midge (85% confidence), Tungsten Bead Pat's Rubber Legs (82% confidence), Gurgler (Bass) (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Lamoille River?
Lamoille River holds Walleye, Pickerel, Bass. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
Is Lamoille River fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Lamoille River each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.