Otter Creek is Vermont's longest river, stretching approximately 112-114 miles from its headwaters at Mt. Tabor in the Green Mountain National Forest north to where it empties into Lake Champlain in Ferrisburgh. This diverse watershed offers anglers an exceptionally varied fishing experience, with distinct sections supporting different fish communities and habitat types. The river transforms dramatically as it flows northward, beginning as a cold, brook trout-dominated stream in its upper reaches before transitioning to a mixed fishery with both coldwater and warmwater species in its middle and lower sections. Seven top spill dams along the river provide excellent wading opportunities for anglers. With its varied habitat and fish population, Otter Creek draws fishermen from across the region seeking everything from wild brook trout to trophy northern pike.