East Creek — Trophy Trout section

River, Rutland (East Creek). Vermont, United States.
43.6085, -72.9725 — View on the map

Length: 4.3 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.

Wide-Brim Fishing Hats, Pack of 2
For: all fishing · sun
€46.90£19.90Not shipped to the United States
Oxford Cloth Cooler Bag
For: all fishing · keeping cool
€34.90£18.90Not shipped to the United States
Fly reel backing line, 50 m
For: brown trout, rainbow trout, grayling · fly fishing (dry fly and nymph)
€20.90£12.90Not shipped to the United States

Species present

Rainbow troutOncorhynchus mykiss

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 Rutland City, from the confluence with Otter Creek upstream about 2.7 miles to the top of the Patch Dam. 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)