Orleans County · stream · order 6 river · ~292 cfs typical
Barton River
Stocked 2× on record · Vermont Fish & Wildlife
Barton River is a stream in Orleans County, Vermont, stocked with Steelhead — most recently on Apr 16, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Vermont Fish & Wildlife; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
80°
61°
7 mph
9%
Sat
Overcast
85°
62°
6 mph
4%
Sun
Drizzle
81°
64°
10 mph
64%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 16 | Steelhead | 5,641 | 6.7" | |
| Apr 14 | Steelhead | 5,000 | 6.7" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Black River1.4 mi
- Cobb Brook1.2 mi
- Clyde River2.3 mi
- Alder Brook2.5 mi
- Day Brook2.4 mi
- Clyde Pond2.8 mi
- Walker Pond2.8 mi
- Sargent Pond3.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official VT regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Barton River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Barton River?+
Barton River is stocked with Steelhead in Orleans County, Vermont, most recently on Apr 16, 2026 by Vermont Fish & Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Barton River?+
Yes — Vermont requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Barton River?+
Barton River is a stream in Orleans County, Vermont. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Vermont Fish & Wildlife · updated Apr 16, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.