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Mad River
Stocked 3× on record · Vermont Fish & Wildlife
Mad River is a stream in Washington County, Vermont, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 6, 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
79°
61°
7 mph
28%
Fri
Overcast
82°
63°
8 mph
8%
Sat
Overcast
86°
64°
4 mph
12%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 6 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.2" | |
| May 6 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 9.2" | |
| May 6 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 9.2" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Winooski River Reservoir0.8 mi
- Great Brook1.3 mi
- Welder Brook3.1 mi
- Crossett Brook3.3 mi
- Jones Brook3.5 mi
- Kelley Brook4.0 mi
- Herring Brook4.2 mi
- Thatcher Brook4.0 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.
Mad River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Mad River?+
Mad River is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Washington County, Vermont, most recently on May 6, 2026 by Vermont Fish & Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Mad River?+
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 Mad River?+
Mad River is a stream in Washington County, Vermont. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Vermont Fish & Wildlife · updated May 6, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.