Vermont
Rainbow Trout in Vermont
Rainbow Trout are on record in 62 Vermont waters, with 120 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in April and May.
When does Vermont stock rainbow trout?
Waters holding rainbow trout
- Lamoille River8×
- Winooski River6×
- Otter Creek5×
- Lake Paran4×
- East Creek4×
- Bald Hill Pond4×
- Black River4×
- Newark Pond4×
- Missisquoi River4×
- Passumpsic River3×
- Lake Dunmore3×
- Mad River3×
- Sunset Lake3×
- Echo Lake3×
- South Pond2×
- West River2×
- White River2×
- Ewell Pond2×
- Browns River2×
- Kettle Pond2×
- Forest Lake2×
- McIntosh Pond2×
- Lake Rescue2×
- Kent Pond2×
- Glen Lake2×
- Black Pond2×
- Lake Raponda2×
- Lake Shaftsbury2×
- Silver Lake1×
- Maidstone Lake1×
- East Branch Nulhegan River1×
- First Branch White River1×
- Vail Pond1×
- Moose River1×
- Gihon River1×
- Waits River1×
- Ottauquechee River1×
- Wells River1×
- Mackville Pond1×
- Harriman Reservoir1×
22 more on the Vermont map.
Freshest rainbow trout stockings
- South PondJun 8, 2026
- Lake ParanJun 2, 2026
- Lake ParanJun 2, 2026
- Otter CreekJun 1, 2026
- West RiverJun 1, 2026
- East CreekJun 1, 2026
- Bald Hill PondMay 31, 2026
- White RiverMay 28, 2026
- Silver LakeMay 28, 2026
- East CreekMay 28, 2026
- Black RiverMay 27, 2026
- Maidstone LakeMay 26, 2026
- Lamoille RiverMay 22, 2026
- Bald Hill PondMay 22, 2026
- Lamoille RiverMay 22, 2026
- Newark PondMay 22, 2026
- East Branch Nulhegan RiverMay 22, 2026
- Otter CreekMay 22, 2026
- East CreekMay 21, 2026
- Vail PondMay 21, 2026
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Rainbow Trout in Vermont — FAQ
Where can I catch rainbow trout in Vermont?+
Rainbow Trout are on record in 62 Vermont waters, including Lamoille River, Winooski River, Otter Creek. The full list is on this page.
When does Vermont stock rainbow trout?+
Vermont stocks rainbow trout most heavily in April and May, going by 120 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for rainbow trout in Vermont?+
Yes — Vermont requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.