Bennington County · reservoir · 35 acres
Lake Paran
Stocked 4× on record · Vermont Fish & Wildlife
Lake Paran is a reservoir in Bennington County, Vermont, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jun 2, 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°
61°
8 mph
37%
Fri
Showers
80°
61°
7 mph
14%
Sat
Overcast
83°
64°
6 mph
13%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 2 | Rainbow Trout | 450 | 17.1" | |
| Jun 2 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 10.4" | |
| Apr 9 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | 11.1" | |
| Apr 9 | Rainbow Trout | 250 | 16.8" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Paran Creek1.5 mistocked Jun 18, 2026
- Furnace Brook2.1 mi
- Cold Spring Brook1.6 mi
- Roaring Branch Walloomsac Brook3.1 mi
- Stratton Brook2.7 mi
- South Stream4.9 mi
- Jewett Brook4.9 mi
- North Bennington Reservoir4.3 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 Paran fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Paran?+
Lake Paran is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Bennington County, Vermont, most recently on Jun 2, 2026 by Vermont Fish & Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Paran get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at Lake Paran peaks in April and June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Paran?+
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 Paran?+
Lake Paran is a reservoir in Bennington County, Vermont. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Vermont Fish & Wildlife · updated Jun 2, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.