The New Haven River flows through Bristol, and Vermont Fish & Wildlife manages a 4.1-mile special-regulation trout section from the Munger Street Bridge in New Haven upstream to the South Street Bridge in Bristol, with a 10-to-16-inch protected slot on brook, brown, and rainbow trout. The town's Sycamore Park on Route 116 South is a day-use swimming and fishing area on the river, and Vermont Fish & Wildlife has held introduction-to-fly-fishing programs there.
🐟 Fish you'll find: brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout
🥾 Public access: Sycamore Park, the Town of Bristol day-use recreation area on Route 116 South, with parking and shore fishing access to the New Haven River.
📦 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.