Vermont
Brown Trout in Vermont
Brown Trout are on record in 29 Vermont waters, with 63 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in May.

When does Vermont stock brown trout?
Waters holding brown trout
- Lake Champlain12×
- Otter Creek7×
- Winooski River6×
- Harriman Reservoir3×
- Passumpsic River3×
- Sherman Reservoir2×
- Lake Rescue2×
- Third Branch White River2×
- Lake Bomoseen2×
- Lake Saint Catherine2×
- Island Pond2×
- Lamoille River2×
- Black River2×
- Castleton River1×
- Waterbury Reservoir1×
- East Branch Nulhegan River1×
- Moose River1×
- Greenwood Lake1×
- Nelson Pond1×
- North Branch Lamoille River1×
- Sabin Pond1×
- South Pond1×
- Peacham Pond1×
- Forest Lake1×
- Holland Pond1×
- Wallace Pond1×
- Lake Fairlee1×
- Woodward Reservoir1×
- Lewis Creek1×
Freshest brown trout stockings
- Harriman ReservoirJun 20, 2026
- Sherman ReservoirJun 20, 2026
- Otter CreekJun 18, 2026
- Harriman ReservoirJun 17, 2026
- Lake RescueJun 3, 2026
- Third Branch White RiverJun 3, 2026
- Lake Saint CatherineJun 2, 2026
- Lake BomoseenJun 2, 2026
- Castleton RiverJun 2, 2026
- Otter CreekJun 2, 2026
- Otter CreekMay 29, 2026
- Otter CreekMay 29, 2026
- Waterbury ReservoirMay 27, 2026
- Island PondMay 22, 2026
- Otter CreekMay 22, 2026
- East Branch Nulhegan RiverMay 22, 2026
- Lamoille RiverMay 21, 2026
- Lamoille RiverMay 21, 2026
- Third Branch White RiverMay 21, 2026
- Passumpsic RiverMay 20, 2026
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Brown Trout in Vermont — FAQ
Where can I catch brown trout in Vermont?+
Brown Trout are on record in 29 Vermont waters, including Lake Champlain, Otter Creek, Winooski River. The full list is on this page.
When does Vermont stock brown trout?+
Vermont stocks brown trout most heavily in May, going by 63 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for brown trout in Vermont?+
Yes — Vermont requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.