Walloomsac River

Discover One of Vermont’s Most Underrated Wild Trout Streams

Tucked in the hills of Bennington County, the Walloomsac River is a sleeper pick for serious fly anglers offering cold, clear water, a mix of wild and stocked trout, and classic northeastern structure that’s tailor-made for dry flies, tight-line nymphing, and streamers. This is true small-river Vermont fly fishing: technical enough to challenge you, forgiving enough for new anglers, and full of surprises.

Whether you're chasing wild browns in tight pocket water or looking to refine your approach on tricky seams, the Walloomsac rewards good presentation, smart fly choices, and local insight. At Green Mountain Angler, we help you fish this unique river with clarity and confidence,so you can spend more time catching fish, and less time second-guessing the water.

 

What You Can Expect

A Trip Designed Around You

We guide fewer clients each season to give every angler the time and attention they deserve. Want to focus on nymphing? Sharpen your dry fly drift? Just relax in a quiet stretch of Vermont water? We’ll build the day around your goals.

On-the-Ground Local Knowledge

Our guides live here. We monitor flows, water temps, hatch windows, and pressure, so we can put you on productive water with flies that work. If the river shifts, we shift with it.

All the Gear, No Hassle

Need a rod, reel, or waders? We’ve got you covered. Want to use your own setup? We’ll help dial in your leader, tippet, and fly selection to match the Walloomsac’s conditions.

Meet Green Mountain Angler

We’re a Vermont-based guide service focused on technical trout water, personalized instruction, and a deep respect for the rivers we fish. We don’t guide every river; we guide the rivers we know best. And the Walloomsac is one of them.

What sets us apart:

  • Decades of experience on Vermont rivers

  • Friendly, clear instructions for all skill levels

  • A conservation-first mindset

  • Deep knowledge of fish behavior, access, and flows

Whether you're working on your reach cast, learning to Euro nymph, or chasing wild fish in skinny water, we're here to help you fish better, and enjoy every moment of it.

 

Walloomsac River at a Glance

Location: Southwestern Vermont, flowing through the Green Mountains and into New York.


Best Seasons:
Spring (April–June): Productive nymphing and streamer fishing, with mayfly and caddis hatches starting to pop.
Summer (July–August): Low water and spooky trout, ideal for dry-dropper rigs and stealthy presentations.
Fall (September–October): Aggressive browns pre-spawn, streamer action heats up, and crisp conditions return.

Target Species: Wild Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and occasional Native Brook Trout in cooler tributaries.

 

The Plan: How to Fish the Walloomsac with Confidence

Step 1: Book your trip online or contact us directly.
Step 2: We’ll get you dialed in with gear recommendations, hatch updates, and expectations for the day.
Step 3: Hit the water with a local guide and fish smarter, not harder.

Our mission is simple: to give you the tools, insight, and support to enjoy your day, catch more fish, and leave a better angler than you arrived.

 

What’s Included in Your

Walloomsac Trip

✓ Full or Half-Day Guided Trip Options
✓ Premium Rods, Reels, Flies, and Terminal Tackle (if needed)
✓ Flies Matched to Current Conditions
✓ Personalized Casting and Presentation Instruction
✓ Reading Water and Wading Safety Tips
✓ Quiet, Supportive, Low-Pressure Environment

Whether you’re new to fly fishing or just want a fresh perspective on a new piece of water, our trips are tailored to your goals and skill level.

 

Ready to Fish the Walloomsac?

You didn’t land here by chance. You’ve heard the Walloomsac’s name, maybe from a local or another angler who spoke highly of its pocket water, wild fish, and quiet setting. This is your chance to fish it the right way, with a local guide who knows it well.

Booking a trip with Green Mountain Angler means more than a day on the water. It means personalized coaching, dialed-in fly selection, and access to fishy water that most anglers walk right past.

When You Book With Us, You Get:

✓ A Licensed Local Guide Who Knows the Walloomsac’s Structure, Hatches, and Flows
✓ Real-Time Coaching on Casting, Drift, and Water Reading
✓ Access to Lesser-Known Productive Water
✓ Proven Rigs and Techniques Matched to the Conditions
✓ A Calm, Professional Experience, No Pressure, No Attitude

The Walloomsac is fishing well ,and it’s waiting for you. Let’s go fish it together.