Bennington County · reservoir · 24 acres
Lake Shaftsbury
Stocked 2× on record · Vermont Fish & Wildlife
Lake Shaftsbury is a reservoir in Bennington County, Vermont, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 7, 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°
63°
10 mph
38%
Fri
Overcast
78°
61°
6 mph
15%
Sat
Overcast
81°
64°
5 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 7 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 16.8" | |
| Apr 7 | Rainbow Trout | 1,400 | 11.1" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Millers Pond1.5 mi
- Fayville Branch3.6 mi
- North Bennington Reservoir4.0 mi
- Roaring Branch4.3 mi
- Beaver Meadow Brook4.3 mi
- Warm Brook4.9 mi
- Green River5.8 mi
- South Fork Roaring Branch5.0 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 Shaftsbury fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Shaftsbury?+
Lake Shaftsbury is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Bennington County, Vermont, most recently on Apr 7, 2026 by Vermont Fish & Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Shaftsbury?+
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 Shaftsbury?+
Lake Shaftsbury is a reservoir in Bennington County, Vermont. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Vermont Fish & Wildlife · updated Apr 7, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.