Essex County · lake · 62 acres
Forest Lake
Stocked 3× on record · Vermont Fish & Wildlife
Forest Lake is a lake in Essex County, Vermont, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 29, 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
73°
59°
7 mph
36%
Fri
Fog
74°
57°
6 mph
13%
Sat
Overcast
80°
60°
6 mph
3%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 29 | Brown Trout | 200 | 9" | |
| Apr 29 | Rainbow Trout | 400 | 10" | |
| Apr 29 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 14.5" | |
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Black Brook0.6 mi
- Great Averill Pond1.0 mi
- Little Averill Pond2.6 mi
- Little Averill Lake2.6 mi
- Morrill Brook2.9 mi
- Wallace Pond (historical)3.2 mi
- Wallace Pond3.3 mistocked Apr 29, 2026
- West Branch Willard Stream5.6 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.
Forest Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Forest Lake?+
Forest Lake is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Essex County, Vermont, most recently on Apr 29, 2026 by Vermont Fish & Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Forest Lake?+
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 Forest Lake?+
Forest Lake is a lake in Essex County, Vermont. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Vermont Fish & Wildlife · updated Apr 29, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.