Guide To Taking Kids Fishing At Top Spots In Vermont
Ideas and locations to take kids fishing in VT.

Fishing and the great outdoors offers kids an alternative to many influences they encounter in their busy lives today. A single fishing trip could be the turning point in a young life. We encourage you to invest the time in kids. Ice fishing is a great way to introduce kids to fishing and get them outdoors in winter. The rewards are endless and it takes so little effort.
Places in Vermont to take kids fishing
Consider these small lakes, ponds, creeks and urban fishing locations as places to take a kid fishing in the Green Mountain State.
Brighton
- Island Pond
Morrisville
- Lake Groton
Burlington
- Leddy Park
- Oakledge Park and Beach
- Waterfront Park
Maidstone
- Maidstone Lake
Montpelier
- Dog River in Washington County
- North Montpelier Pond
Salisbury
- Lake Dunmore
Top 3 tips for taking kids fishing in VT
1. Make sure that the goal is to have fun. Catching fish is a bonus.
2. Keep it simple. Simple tackle, techniques and locations.
3. Keep the focus on the kids. Be a hero by helping them enjoy the day.
Click here for additional tips to create a successful day of fishing for kids.
Kids Fishing Video
Youngsters with their prized catch

Chase Stokes, age 8 caught this 19-inch brown trout while fishing in Otter Creek.
Take a kid fishing and bring your camera! These are a few of the places to take them fishing and get some great pictures.
Vermont offers many opportunities for kids to fish and experience the thrill of the “tap-tap-tap”. Watch the eyes of a youth light up no matter how big or small their catch may be. You have the opportunity to experience it with them and share their joy.

Kids, fishing and smiles naturally go together. Take a kid fishing and you just might change the course of their life. Then take pictures and send us one of them holding their prized catch. We will happily post it here.
See additional tips, ideas and instructions for taking kids fishing.
Kids fishing locations and information, by state.
Help us identify other youth fishing spots in VT.
If you are aware of a great place to take kids fishing in your area, please let us know. We can add it to our list. Every kid that catches a fish will appreciate the fact that you made the effort.
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