Chittenden County · stream · order 6 river · ~160 cfs typical
Browns River
Stocked 3× on record · Vermont Fish & Wildlife
Browns River is a stream in Chittenden County, Vermont, stocked with Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 19, 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
79°
62°
10 mph
23%
Fri
Overcast
81°
65°
9 mph
7%
Sat
Overcast
84°
63°
8 mph
19%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 19 | Brook Trout | 500 | 9.8" | |
| May 7 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 9.2" | |
| May 7 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 9.2" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Mill Brook0.5 mi
- Tracy Brook1.2 mi
- Swift Brook1.5 mi
- Stones Brook1.5 mi
- Fairfax Falls Pond1.5 mi
- Wilkins Brook2.0 mi
- Beaver Meadow Brook2.3 mi
- Milton Pond2.8 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.
Browns River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Browns River?+
Browns River is stocked with Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout in Chittenden County, Vermont, most recently on May 19, 2026 by Vermont Fish & Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Browns 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 Browns River?+
Browns River is a stream in Chittenden County, Vermont. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Vermont Fish & Wildlife · updated May 19, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.