Orleans County · reservoir · 217 acres
Shadow Lake
Stocked 2× on record · Vermont Fish & Wildlife
Shadow Lake is a reservoir in Orleans 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
Overcast
76°
57°
8 mph
7%
Sat
Overcast
82°
61°
6 mph
3%
Sun
Drizzle
77°
61°
10 mph
58%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 6 | Lake Trout | 802 | 6.6" | |
| Apr 21 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 9" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Clarks Pond2.0 mi
- Mud Pond2.5 mi
- Runaway Pond2.4 mi
- Daniels Pond1.9 mi
- Bruce Pond2.7 mi
- Lake Parker3.6 mistocked May 1, 2026
- Horse Pond3.6 mi
- Stevens Brook3.6 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.
Shadow Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Shadow Lake?+
Shadow Lake is stocked with Lake Trout and Rainbow Trout in Orleans 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 Shadow Lake?+
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 Shadow Lake?+
Shadow Lake is a reservoir in Orleans 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.