Essex County · lake · 614 acres
Island Pond
Stocked 6× on record · Vermont Fish & Wildlife
Island Pond is a lake in Essex County, Vermont, stocked with Brown Trout and Walleye — most recently on Jun 15, 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
74°
60°
7 mph
24%
Fri
Overcast
76°
59°
7 mph
10%
Sat
Overcast
83°
61°
6 mph
4%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 15 | Walleye | 20,391 | 1.7" | |
| Jun 15 | Walleye | 19,930 | 1.7" | |
| Jun 12 | Walleye | 57,076 | 1.5" | |
| Jun 12 | Walleye | 53,729 | 1.5" | |
| May 22 | Brown Trout | 500 | 9" | |
| Apr 28 | Brown Trout | 1,000 | 9" | |
Angler reports
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All Vermont waters with brown trout → · All Vermont waters with walleye →
Nearby waters
- Back Pond0.7 mi
- Lightning Brook0.8 mi
- Spectacle Pond0.9 mi
- Beecher Pond1.0 mi
- Pherrins River1.1 mi
- Oswegatchie Brook2.0 mi
- Clay Hill Brook2.4 mi
- McKinley Brook2.7 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.
Island Pond fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Island Pond?+
Island Pond is stocked with Brown Trout and Walleye in Essex County, Vermont, most recently on Jun 15, 2026 by Vermont Fish & Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Island Pond get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2026, stocking at Island Pond peaks in June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Island Pond?+
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 Island Pond?+
Island Pond is a lake in Essex County, Vermont. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Vermont Fish & Wildlife · updated Jun 15, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.