Orange County · reservoir · 25 acres
Sunset Lake
Stocked 6× on record · Vermont Fish & Wildlife
Sunset Lake is a reservoir in Orange County, Vermont, stocked with Brook Trout, Lake Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 1, 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
Partly cloudy
79°
58°
7 mph
10%
Sat
Overcast
82°
62°
8 mph
2%
Sun
Overcast
72°
60°
5 mph
47%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | 9.2" | |
| Apr 29 | Rainbow Trout | 300 | 15" | |
| Apr 27 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 9.6" | |
| Apr 23 | Brook Trout | 800 | 9.8" | |
| Apr 23 | Brook Trout | 200 | 15.8" | |
| Apr 13 | Lake Trout | 506 | 6.6" | |
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- North Pond0.7 mi
- Holdens Pond0.8 mi
- South Pond0.8 mi
- Lamson Pond1.6 mi
- Twin Ponds1.9 mi
- Sunset Brook2.0 mi
- Rood Pond2.6 mistocked May 1, 2026
- Baker Pond2.3 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.
Sunset Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Sunset Lake?+
Sunset Lake is stocked with Brook Trout, Lake Trout and Rainbow Trout in Orange County, Vermont, most recently on May 1, 2026 by Vermont Fish & Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Sunset Lake get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2026, stocking at Sunset Lake peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Sunset 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 Sunset Lake?+
Sunset Lake is a reservoir in Orange County, Vermont. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Vermont Fish & Wildlife · updated May 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.