Washington County · stream · order 5 river · ~141 cfs typical
North Branch Winooski River
1 stocking on record · Vermont Fish & Wildlife
North Branch Winooski River is a stream in Washington County, Vermont, stocked with Brook Trout — most recently on May 8, 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°
60°
7 mph
27%
Fri
Overcast
81°
60°
7 mph
9%
Sat
Overcast
87°
62°
7 mph
10%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 8 | Brook Trout | 500 | 9.8" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Dog River1.1 mi
- Stevens Branch1.9 mi
- Pond Brook2.2 mi
- Barnes Brook2.4 mi
- Sunny Brook2.6 mi
- Long Meadow Brook4.0 mi
- Jones Brook3.1 mi
- Wrightsville Reservoir4.4 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.
North Branch Winooski River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in North Branch Winooski River?+
North Branch Winooski River is stocked with Brook Trout in Washington County, Vermont, most recently on May 8, 2026 by Vermont Fish & Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish North Branch Winooski 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 Winooski River?+
North Branch Winooski River is a stream in Washington County, Vermont. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Vermont Fish & Wildlife · updated May 8, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.