New Haven River
New Haven River
- Boat Ramps
- 0
- Access Points
- 2
- Species
- 13
The New Haven River in Vermont is a beautiful 40-mile waterway flowing through Addison County in southern Vermont. This popular trout fishing destination is known for supporting healthy populations of wild trout, particularly brook, brown, and rainbow species. The river offers diverse fishing environments with varied depths ranging from shallow riffles to deeper pools that can reach 10-15 feet in some areas. Water conditions vary seasonally with higher levels in spring and lower levels during summer and fall. The river flows through several towns including Bristol, Lincoln, New Haven, and Middlebury before joining larger waterways, providing anglers with numerous access points and fishing opportunities in different settings.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at New Haven River and what's needed to catch them.
Find which waters have the species you want to catch
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
Brown Bullhead
Ameiurus nebulosus
Chain Pickerel
Esox niger
Fallfish
Semotilus corporalis
Pumpkinseed
Lepomis gibbosus
Rock Bass
Ambloplites rupestris
White Sucker
Catostomus commersonii
Yellow Bullhead
Ameiurus natalis
Yellow Perch
Perca flavescens
Fish stocking schedule
Latest 5 stockings
- Rainbow Trout1,200 fish · 9.6 inMay 26, 2026
- Brown Trout2,000 fish · 9.5 inMay 26, 2026
- Brook Trout801 fish · 219.5 inMay 18, 2026
- Rainbow Trout1,740 fish · 11.3 inJun 3, 2025
- Brown Trout2,200 fish · 10.2 inJun 3, 2025
Source
Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
Updated Nov 13, 2026. Sizes are the length the agency reports. Dates are as precise as the agency reports them.
Open stocking page, opens in new tabFishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on New Haven River. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
Know where you can legally fish on New Haven River
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
Vermont licenses and regulations
Vermont Boating Regulations
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.
Vermont Fishing License
No Fishing License Needed If: You are under 15 years of age (resident or nonresident).
Vermont Fishing Regulations
This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.
Vermont Stream Access Laws
Vermont recognizes a recreation extension of the federal navigability test. Non-navigable waters have a public easement for navigation but owners of land under non-tidal waters own it up the the low-water mark.
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NEW HAVEN RIVER @ BROOKSVILLE, NR MIDDLEBURY, VT
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