Vermont Trout Streams

Small-Stream Fly Fishing with Local Experts

Vermont’s smaller trout streams offer some of the most rewarding fly fishing in the Green Mountains. Clear, cold water, vibrant wild fish, and the kind of intimate fishing that demands accuracy, stealth, and an appreciation for the setting.

At Green Mountain Angler, we guide on three of the region’s standout small waters: Roaring Branch along Kelly Stand Road, the Upper Mettawee River, and Big Branch (a tributary of Otter Creek). Each of these streams has its own character, hatches, and challenges. All reward the angler willing to slow down, fish carefully, and enjoy the quiet beauty of Vermont’s mountain rivers.

We’ll help you match the water, season, and conditions to make the most of your day whether that’s a stealthy dry fly presentation in a shaded pool or drifting a nymph through fast pocket water.

 

What You Can Expect

A Focus on You

Small-stream fishing is about precision and patience. Our trips are designed around your goals. Whether you want to refine your roll cast, work on dry-dropper rigs, or just enjoy a peaceful day exploring new water, we’ll guide you every step.

Local Knowledge that Matters

From road access to hidden pull-offs, from when the fish are most active to what they’re feeding on, we know these streams inside and out. That knowledge saves you time and puts you on fish faster.

Gear, Flies, and Guidance Included

Need waders, a rod, or a box of proven small-stream flies? We’ve got you covered. Bringing your own setup? We’ll help adapt it to the lighter tippets and more compact casting these waters demand.

Meet Green Mountain Angler

Our guides aren’t just visiting these waters. We live here, fish here, and care about the streams we guide. From early spring hatches to late summer terrestrials, we’ve spent countless days learning how these rivers fish through the seasons.

What we bring to your trip:

  • Decades of Local Experience

  • Instruction for All Skill Levels

  • Conservation-Focused Fishing Practices

  • A Relaxed, Patient Approach to Guiding

Whether you’re chasing wild brookies in a mountain creek or a wary brown in a shaded run, we’ll help you succeed and have fun doing it.

 

Vermont Trout Streams at a Glance

Roaring Branch – Kelly Stand Road
A boulder-filled mountain stream with cold, oxygen-rich water and plenty of pocket water for wild brook trout and browns. Best fished in spring and early summer, with attractor dries and small nymphs producing well.

Upper Mettawee River
A scenic, productive stretch with a healthy mix of wild and stocked trout. Known for reliable hatches of mayflies and caddis, it’s a great choice for anglers wanting a balance of numbers and quality fish.

Big Branch – Otter Creek
A picturesque tributary with waterfalls, deep pools, and wild trout. The lower section sees summer swimmers, but upstream offers pristine water and unpressured fish for those willing to explore.

 

The Plan: Fish Vermont’s Small Streams with Confidence

Step 1: Book your trip online or by phone.
Step 2: We’ll help you prepare with seasonal tips, gear advice, and fly selection.
Step 3: Fish with a local guide and enjoy a personalized, low-pressure day on the water.

Our goal: give you the skills and confidence to approach small streams anywhere with success.

 

What’s Included in Your Vermont Trout Streams Trip

✓ Full or Half-Day Guided Trip Options
✓ Premium Rods, Reels, Wading Gear (if needed)
✓ Flies Matched to Current Hatches
✓ Casting and Presentation Instruction for Tight Spaces
✓ Wading Safety Tips for Small-Stream Terrain
✓ A Calm, Supportive Learning Environment

 

Ready to Experience Vermont’s Best Trout Streams? Book Your Trip Today

These streams aren’t just water, they’re part of Vermont’s fly fishing heritage. If you want to explore them the right way, with a guide who knows where to go and how to fish them, Green Mountain Angler is ready to take you.

When You Book With Us, You Get:

✓ A Local Guide Who Knows Each Stream’s Flows, Hatches, and Access
✓ On-the-Water Coaching for Casting, Rigging, and Reading Water
✓ Access to Productive Stretches Most Anglers Walk Past
✓ Proven Small-Stream Flies and Terminal Tackle
✓ A Personalized Trip Designed Around Your Experience Level and Goals

Vermont’s small streams are fishing well, let’s get you on the water.