Rutland County · stream · order 3 river · ~30 cfs typical
North Branch Cold River
North Branch Cold River is a stream in Rutland County, Vermont. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Vermont's fish & wildlife agency; 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
Mostly clear
77°
60°
8 mph
12%
Sat
Overcast
81°
66°
8 mph
9%
Sun
Drizzle
83°
65°
9 mph
38%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Upper Eddy Pond2.2 mi
- Eddy Pond2.6 mi
- Gould Brook3.0 mi
- Piedmont Pond3.4 mi
- Combination Pond3.5 mi
- Sargent Brook3.5 mi
- Mussey Brook3.5 mi
- Cold River3.4 mistocked May 7, 2026
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.
North Branch Cold River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish North Branch Cold 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 North Branch Cold River?+
North Branch Cold River is a stream in Rutland County, Vermont. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.