Essex County · lake · 756 acres
Maidstone Lake
1 stocking on record · Vermont Fish & Wildlife
Maidstone Lake is a lake in Essex County, Vermont, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 26, 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
Drizzle
75°
61°
8 mph
42%
Fri
Overcast
76°
57°
8 mph
11%
Sat
Overcast
83°
60°
7 mph
7%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 26 | Rainbow Trout | 2,400 | 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
- Granby Stream1.8 mistocked Jun 1, 2026
- Dutton Pond2.1 mi
- West Mountain Pond2.9 mi
- Paul Stream Pond3.2 mi
- Fitch Brook2.9 mi
- Stony Brook3.2 mi
- Wheeler Pond4.2 mi
- Tuttle Pond4.1 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.
Maidstone Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Maidstone Lake?+
Maidstone Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Essex County, Vermont, most recently on May 26, 2026 by Vermont Fish & Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Maidstone Lake?+
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 Maidstone Lake?+
Maidstone Lake is a lake in Essex County, Vermont. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Vermont Fish & Wildlife · updated May 26, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.