Fishing Lake St Catherine

AKA: St Catherine Lake

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Lake St Catherine, VT

Popular Fish Species Lake St Catherine, VT

Lake St Catherine Popular Fish - Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Smallmouth bass are the most sought-after species at Lake St Catherine, with fish over 3 pounds very common. Largemouth bass also reside here in good numbers. Smallmouth bass fishing is particularly good when they move to shallow water. Use shallow spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, crankbaits, tube baits and jerkbaits around any sort of rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In winter, when the lake freezes over, consider ice fishing for smallies. Other times, focus your time on deeper structure with drop-shot rigs, small worms, jigs and spoons. Rock piles and points are prime areas for smallmouth as these areas are also home to crawfish.

Lake St Catherine Popular Fish - Bluegill

Bluegill Fishing

Fishing for bluegill is a time-honored tradition at Lake St Catherine. Young and old, beginners and seasoned anglers alike, all enjoy catching a bunch of fat bluegill. This year, much like recent years, the bluegill population is healthy and always looking for something to eat. Bluegill fishing is as basic as fishing gets. Any pole, reasonably small line and small hooks baited with anything edible, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to position. Bluegill hang around brush, rocks, vegetation or any cover available. When the lake freezes over, try your luck at ice fishing.

Lake St Catherine Popular Fish - Rainbow Trout

Rainbow Trout Fishing

Fishing for rainbow trout at Lake St Catherine can be effective using worms, salmon eggs, prepared baits, small spinners, spoons, jerkbaits and small crankbaits in vibrant colors to mimic prey. Use the lightest fishing line for the best possible results, based on conditions. When the lake freezes over, ice fishing can still provide some nice fishing. Annual stocking by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department has helped to maintain a good population of rainbow trout. While fishing from a boat is often the preferred method, plenty of trout are caught here by anglers fishing from the bank. Additionally, floating or sinking flies, such as nymphs, streamers, or dry flies, are popular choices for fly anglers targeting rainbow trout. Trolling with lures or flies behind a boat, casting near shoreline structures, or still fishing with bait can all yield success. Adjusting lure size, color, and retrieve speed can enhance chances of enticing these colorful and spirited fish.

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, rainbow trout, brown trout, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, yellow perch and northern pike at Lake St Catherine in Vermont.

The picturesque fishery of Lake St Catherine is an 850-acre lake in the southwest part of the state, at Poultney, VT. Nearly a dozen miles of shoreline wrap this deep lake which offers fishing for both warm-water and cold-water fish species.

Among the sought-after gamefish are largemouth and smallmouth bass. For those who enjoy fishing for panfish, Lake St. Catherine offers a variety of opportunities. Black crappie and yellow perch are commonly found throughout the lake. Trout enthusiasts will also find satisfaction as the lake is stocked with rainbow and brown trout, providing additional opportunities for anglers to test their skills. Northern pike, with their powerful jaws and predatory behavior, add to the diversity of species here.

These same fish species can be found in the two small connected pools, Lily Pond and Little Lake. A boat launch ramp is located in the channel leading from the south end of St Catherine Lake into Little Lake, off W Lake Road. Fishing enthusiasts can find areas for fishing from the bank at Lake St. Catherine State Park as well as other open areas around the lake not on private property. Ice fishing, including derbies, is popular in winter once the ice is safe. Additional information about fishing at Lake St Catherine can be found here. This is a great lake for boating as well as canoes and kayaks.

Primary fish species residing in Lake St Catherine

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Lake St Catherine Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: NEARBY

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Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off W Lake Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.