Essex County · stream · order 4 river · ~70 cfs typical
East Branch Nulhegan River
Stocked 2× on record · Vermont Fish & Wildlife
East Branch Nulhegan River is a stream in Essex County, Vermont, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 22, 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
76°
63°
10 mph
43%
Fri
Overcast
78°
59°
6 mph
12%
Sat
Overcast
85°
61°
6 mph
9%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 22 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.2" | |
| May 22 | Brown Trout | 500 | 9" | |
Angler reports
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All Vermont waters with brown trout → · All Vermont waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Nulhegan River1.8 mi
- Notch Pond Brook2.7 mi
- Mud Pond2.6 mi
- Dennis Pond3.0 mi
- Black Branch Nulhegan River2.3 mi
- Dennis Pond Brook3.6 mi
- Little Wheeler Pond4.0 mi
- Wheeler Stream3.9 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.
East Branch Nulhegan River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in East Branch Nulhegan River?+
East Branch Nulhegan River is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Essex County, Vermont, most recently on May 22, 2026 by Vermont Fish & Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish East Branch Nulhegan 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 East Branch Nulhegan River?+
East Branch Nulhegan River is a stream in Essex County, Vermont. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Vermont Fish & Wildlife · updated May 22, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.