Smallmouth Bass is recorded in 7 of the 10 spots within 75 minutes of Barre. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Smallmouth Bass peaks around Barre in May, June, July, and August. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Smallmouth Bass near Barre
1. Lake Champlain
Lake Champlain is a 56-minute drive from downtown Barre. Launch at Shelburne Bay, the public ramp on Lake Champlain closest to downtown (≈ 38.9 mi). Public access on Lake Champlain: 45 boat ramps and 1 pier. Surveyed depths reach 399 ft. Recorded here: Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, and Freshwater Drum.
2. Joes Pond
Joes Pond is a 36-minute drive from downtown Barre. Launch at Joe's Pond, the public ramp on Joes Pond closest to downtown (≈ 20 mi). Public access on Joes Pond: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 90 ft. Recorded here: Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Rock Bass.
3. Lake Morey
Lake Morey is a 50-minute drive from downtown Barre. Launch at Lake Morey, the public ramp on Lake Morey closest to downtown (≈ 25.5 mi). Public access on Lake Morey: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 42 ft. Recorded here: Yellow Perch, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Bluegill.
4. Lake Fairlee
Lake Fairlee is a 58-minute drive from downtown Barre. Launch at Lake Fairlee, the public ramp on Lake Fairlee closest to downtown (≈ 25.2 mi). Public access on Lake Fairlee: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 48 ft. Recorded here: Pumpkinseed, Rock Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Rainbow Trout.
5. Moore Reservoir
Moore Reservoir is a 67-minute drive from downtown Barre. Launch at Pine Island Boat Launch, the public ramp on Moore Reservoir closest to downtown (≈ 32.3 mi). Public access on Moore Reservoir: 6 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 120 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Rock Bass, and Smallmouth Bass.
6. Lake Tarleton
Lake Tarleton is a 58-minute drive from downtown Barre. Launch at Lake Tarleton Boat Access Facility, the public ramp on Lake Tarleton closest to downtown (≈ 31 mi). Public access on Lake Tarleton: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 60 ft. Recorded here: Smallmouth Bass, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Lake Whitefish.
