Orange County · reservoir · 462 acres
Lake Fairlee
Stocked 2× on record · Vermont Fish & Wildlife
Lake Fairlee is a reservoir in Orange County, Vermont, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 21, 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
Fog
77°
62°
9 mph
19%
Fri
Overcast
79°
61°
6 mph
10%
Sat
Overcast
86°
63°
4 mph
3%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 21 | Rainbow Trout | 1,800 | 10.39" | |
| Apr 13 | Brown Trout | 1,500 | 9" | |
Angler reports
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All Vermont waters with brown trout → · All Vermont waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Middle Brook0.2 mi
- Blood Brook1.2 mi
- Middle Brook Pond2.1 mi
- Mud Pond2.9 mi
- Bear North Brook3.7 mi
- Lake Abenaki3.9 mi
- Clay Brook3.3 mi
- Childs Pond5.1 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.
Lake Fairlee fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Fairlee?+
Lake Fairlee is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Orange County, Vermont, most recently on Apr 21, 2026 by Vermont Fish & Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Fairlee?+
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 Lake Fairlee?+
Lake Fairlee is a reservoir in Orange County, Vermont. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Vermont Fish & Wildlife · updated Apr 21, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.