Little Otter Creek flows from Bristol through Ferrisburgh into Lake Champlain, and its lower reaches run through the state-owned Little Otter Creek Wildlife Management Area, which Vermont Fish & Wildlife says is open to regulated fishing. The department reports good warmwater fishing along the lower creek for smallmouth and largemouth bass, yellow perch, brown bullhead, northern pike, black crappie, and chain pickerel.
🐟 Fish you'll find: smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, yellow perch, brown bullhead, northern pike, black crappie, chain pickerel
🥾 Public access: Boat put-in on Hawkins Road near the causeway, or from the mouth of the creek in Hawkins Bay; walk-in access to the South Slang part of the WMA from Hawkins Road; the WMA's eastern side via the gated road at the south end of Greenbush Road (walk-in; use caution crossing the railroad tracks).
📦 Stocking: Stocking not stated by VT Fish & Wildlife.
Water details sourced from Vermont Fish & Wildlife. Map pin is approximate - confirm access on arrival.
Vermont fishing licenses are required for anglers 15 and older - check current regulations with Vermont Fish & Wildlife before you go.