How to go fish the Batten Kill

The months we list for the Batten Kill are April, May, June, September, October. August is outside that window, so this brief is written for September, the next month we list.

September

No USGS gauge is mapped to this river.

Flies to tie — September

We hold no hatch chart for September on this river, so there is no fly list to publish here. Browse the fly library.

Access

Manchester Center Access
43.160, -73.070parking
Sunderland Bridge
43.130, -73.090parking
Arlington Bridge
43.070, -73.150parking
NY State Line Access
43.040, -73.230parking

Regs — check current rules before you go

Vermont fishing license required. Batten Kill is entirely catch-and-release for trout on most regulated sections. Check Vermont Fish & Wildlife for current slot limits and seasonal restrictions.

Pack list

A current state fishing licence
Waders and boots you have already leak-tested
Net, nippers, forceps
Floatant and desiccant
Tippet in the sizes the chart asks for
Water, sun cover, polarised glasses

Generic gear. Anything specific to this water is above.

Full hatch chart, access map and live gauge on the Batten Kill page →