Washington County · reservoir · 168 acres
Nichols Pond
Stocked 2× on record · Vermont Fish & Wildlife
Nichols Pond is a reservoir in Washington County, Vermont, stocked with Lake Trout and 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
Drizzle
75°
60°
7 mph
29%
Fri
Fog
77°
57°
7 mph
12%
Sat
Overcast
83°
61°
5 mph
11%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 6 | Lake Trout | 322 | 6.6" | |
| Apr 27 | Rainbow Trout | 500 | 9.2" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Nearby waters
- Coits Pond1.0 mi
- East Long Pond1.1 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
- Mud Pond1.9 mi
- West Hill Pond2.8 mi
- Pickett Pond2.2 mi
- Mackville Pond2.6 mistocked May 8, 2026
- Porter Brook3.2 mi
- Haynesville Brook3.1 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.
Nichols Pond fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Nichols Pond?+
Nichols Pond is stocked with Lake Trout and 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 Nichols 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 Nichols Pond?+
Nichols Pond is a reservoir 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.