Fishing in
Essex County
Essex County, Vermont has 171 named fishable waters, 7 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
117 waters
Waters in Essex County
- Island Pondlake6× stocked
- Forest Lakelake3× stocked
- East Branch Nulhegan Riverstream2× stocked
- Maidstone Lakelake1× stocked
- Granby Streamstream1× stocked
- Paul Streamstream1× stocked
- Wallace Pondlake1× stocked
- Great Averill Pondreservoir835 ac
- Norton Pondreservoir659 ac
- Little Averill Pondlake470 ac
- Miles Pondreservoir221 ac
- Neal Pondlake188 ac
- Shadow Lakelake132 ac
- Spectacle Pondlake102 ac
- McConnell Pondlake87 ac
- Wheeler Pondlake73 ac
- Lewis Pondlake70 ac
- West Mountain Pondlake60 ac
- Dennis Pondlake41 ac
- Nulhegan Pondlake40 ac
- South American Pondlake31 ac
- Stevens Pondlake24 ac
- Mud Pondlake23 ac
- Mile Pondlake22 ac
- Halfway Pondlake22 ac
- Notch Pondlake21 ac
- Paul Stream Pondlake21 ac
- Beecher Pondlake18 ac
- Unknown Pondlake17 ac
- Tuttle Pondlake17 ac
141 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Brown Trout4 waters
- Rainbow Trout3 waters
- Brook Trout2 waters
- Walleye1 waters
Latest stockings
- Island PondWalleyeJun 15, 2026
- Island PondWalleyeJun 15, 2026
- Island PondWalleyeJun 12, 2026
- Island PondWalleyeJun 12, 2026
- Granby StreamBrook TroutJun 1, 2026
- Paul StreamBrook TroutJun 1, 2026
- Maidstone LakeRainbow TroutMay 26, 2026
- Island PondBrown TroutMay 22, 2026
- East Branch Nulhegan RiverRainbow TroutMay 22, 2026
- East Branch Nulhegan RiverBrown TroutMay 22, 2026
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Essex County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Essex County, Vermont?+
Essex County has 171 named fishable waters, 7 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Essex County?+
Waters in Essex County hold brown trout, rainbow trout, brook trout and walleye. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Essex County?+
Yes — Vermont requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.