Washington County · lake · 5 acres
Nelson Pond
Stocked 3× on record · Vermont Fish & Wildlife
Nelson Pond is a lake in Washington County, Vermont, stocked with Brown Trout, Lake Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 11, 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
Fog
75°
60°
8 mph
30%
Fri
Overcast
78°
59°
7 mph
10%
Sat
Overcast
83°
61°
5 mph
10%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 11 | Brown Trout | 200 | 9" | |
| May 6 | Lake Trout | 241 | 6.6" | |
| May 5 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | 9.4" | |
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Chapels Pond0.3 mi
- Horn of the Moon Pond0.9 mi
- Sodom Pond1.3 mi
- Adamant Pond1.6 mi
- Crystal Pool1.7 mi
- Bliss Pond2.6 mi
- Martins Brook2.4 mi
- Long Meadow Brook2.3 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.
Nelson Pond fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Nelson Pond?+
Nelson Pond is stocked with Brown Trout, Lake Trout and Rainbow Trout in Washington County, Vermont, most recently on May 11, 2026 by Vermont Fish & Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Nelson Pond?+
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 Nelson Pond?+
Nelson Pond is a lake in Washington County, Vermont. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Vermont Fish & Wildlife · updated May 11, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.