Windsor County · stream · order 5 river · ~406 cfs typical
Black River
Stocked 6× on record · Vermont Fish & Wildlife
Black River is a stream in Windsor County, Vermont, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 27, 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
Drizzle
77°
65°
9 mph
41%
Fri
Overcast
82°
62°
8 mph
13%
Sat
Overcast
89°
65°
7 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 27 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 16.8" | |
| May 18 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 16.7" | |
| May 12 | Brown Trout | 250 | 15.4" | |
| May 12 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 16.7" | |
| May 8 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 16.4" | |
| May 8 | Brown Trout | 250 | 15.7" | |
Angler reports
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All Vermont waters with brown trout → · All Vermont waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Spencer Brook0.5 mi
- Clay Brook1.3 mi
- Clay Brook Reservoir1.4 mi
- Beaver Brook1.3 mi
- Seavers Brook2.1 mi
- Commissary Brook3.2 mi
- Little Sugar River3.7 mistocked May 28, 2026
- Ox Brook3.9 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.
Black River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Black River?+
Black River is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Windsor County, Vermont, most recently on May 27, 2026 by Vermont Fish & Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Black River get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2026, stocking at Black River peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Black 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 Black River?+
Black River is a stream in Windsor County, Vermont. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Vermont Fish & Wildlife · updated May 27, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.