Franklin County · stream · order 7 river · ~1,596 cfs typical
Missisquoi River
Stocked 4× on record · Vermont Fish & Wildlife
Missisquoi River is a stream in Franklin County, Vermont, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 20, 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
78°
64°
9 mph
18%
Fri
Overcast
81°
66°
7 mph
7%
Sat
Overcast
85°
65°
10 mph
23%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 20 | Rainbow Trout | 382 | 16.8" | |
| May 12 | Rainbow Trout | 1,900 | 9.2" | |
| May 12 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 9.2" | |
| May 5 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 16.7" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- West Branch Missisquoi River0.9 mi
- East Branch Missisquoi River1.1 mi
- Big Marsh Slough1.6 mi
- Dead Creek1.8 mi
- Cranberry Creek2.6 mi
- Youngman Brook2.6 mi
- Carman Brook2.9 mi
- Rock River3.0 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.
Missisquoi River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Missisquoi River?+
Missisquoi River is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Franklin County, Vermont, most recently on May 20, 2026 by Vermont Fish & Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Missisquoi River get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at Missisquoi River peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Missisquoi 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 Missisquoi River?+
Missisquoi River is a stream in Franklin County, Vermont. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Vermont Fish & Wildlife · updated May 20, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.