Fisheries - Sugar Hill Reservoir

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Game Fish Present: Primarily Brook Trout.

Description: Sugar Hill Reservoir is a 15-acre reservoir with an elevation of about 1770 feet with portions of the lake 25-30 feet deep. The water elevation fluctuates depending on the season and power generation needs. 

Gear Suggestions: Fly-fishing, spinners and bait fishing are allowed on Sugar Hill Reservoir. No motorized watercraft are allowed.

Season and Restrictions: For a complete description of fishing regulations and license fees, visit the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department web site. 

Access: To access the Sugar Hill Reservoir, take Route 73 east out of Brandon for 5 miles to the junction of the Ripton-Goshen Road, Forest Road 32. Turn Right onto Forest Road 32 and travel northerly a distance of about 3.2 miles to the junction with a gravel road on the right. Turn right onto the gravel road and travel easterly about 0.75 miles to a parking lot at the end of the road. There is a gated ramp at the parking area to launch canoes and kayaks.

Map: The map is available for printing in Adobe Acrobat format (get Acrobat Reader).

Camping: The Sugar Hill Reservoir area is a day use area and no camping is allowed.