Deerfield River — Trophy Trout section

River, Searsburg (Deerfield River). Vermont, United States.
42.8903, -72.9523 — View on the map

Length: 6.4 km
Managed by: Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
Permit required: Vermont fishing license (VT F&W)

Useful gear for this area

Chosen from the species and size limits regulated in this area.

Mini ABS lure boxes, set of 3
For: all fishing · storage
€26.90£13.90Not shipped to the United States
Lightweight sleeveless vest with pockets, army green
For: all fishing · wind
€40.90£22.90Not shipped to the United States
Wide-Brim Fishing Hats, Pack of 2
For: all fishing · sun
€46.90£19.90Not shipped to the United States

Species present

Brook troutSalvelinus fontinalis

VT F&W Trophy Trout page (rivers stocked with brook, brown and/or rainbow trout; species named only for Deerfield and East Creek)

Local rules

In Searsburg, from the downstream edge of the East Branch Trailhead Bridge upstream 4 miles to the bridge on Somerset Road near Forest Road 71. Trophy Trout special regulations (VT F&W): season 2nd Saturday in April through October 31; daily creel limit two trout per angler; no minimum length. Stocked late April-end of May with two-year-old trout (some over 18 in).

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2026 season calendar — Vermont

Official sources

Trophy Trout Fishing — Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department (accessed on 23 September 2026)