Orange County · stream · order 5 river · ~163 cfs typical
Wells River
1 stocking on record · Vermont Fish & Wildlife
Wells River is a stream in Orange County, Vermont, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 11, 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
78°
62°
7 mph
23%
Fri
Overcast
79°
60°
9 mph
10%
Sat
Overcast
87°
63°
6 mph
5%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 11 | Rainbow Trout | 650 | 10.3" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Ammonoosuc River0.3 mistocked Jun 26, 2026
- Ammonoosuc River Reservoir0.6 mi
- Lake Gardner1.8 mi
- Connecticut River Reservoir (historical)4.0 mi
- Manchester Brook4.1 mi
- Harriman Pond3.9 mi
- Wild Ammonoosuc River3.1 mistocked May 28, 2026
- The Fish Pond4.3 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.
Wells River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Wells River?+
Wells River is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Orange County, Vermont, most recently on May 11, 2026 by Vermont Fish & Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Wells 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 Wells River?+
Wells River is a stream in Orange County, Vermont. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Vermont Fish & Wildlife · updated May 11, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.