Chittenden County · stream · order 7 river · ~1,881 cfs typical
Winooski River
Stocked 12× on record · Vermont Fish & Wildlife
Winooski River is a stream in Chittenden County, Vermont, stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 19, 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
80°
65°
12 mph
25%
Fri
Overcast
81°
67°
9 mph
16%
Sat
Overcast
87°
67°
9 mph
18%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 19 | Rainbow Trout | 552 | 16.8" | |
| May 14 | Rainbow Trout | 1,080 | 9.1" | |
| May 14 | Rainbow Trout | 990 | 9.1" | |
| May 14 | Rainbow Trout | 450 | 9.1" | |
| May 14 | Brown Trout | 1,100 | 9.1" | |
| May 5 | Rainbow Trout | 150 | 16.7" | |
| May 5 | Brown Trout | 150 | 15.4" | |
| May 4 | Brown Trout | 200 | 15.4" | |
| May 4 | Brown Trout | 450 | 9" | |
| May 4 | Brown Trout | 970 | 9" | |
| May 4 | Rainbow Trout | 200 | 16.7" | |
| May 4 | Brown Trout | 1,650 | 9" | |
When does Winooski River get stocked?
Going by 12 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in May.
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All Vermont waters with brown trout → · All Vermont waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Lake Champlain4.5 mistocked Jun 3, 2026
- Lamoille River6.0 mistocked May 22, 2026
- Round Pond6.2 mi
- Potash Brook6.9 mi
- Winooski Upper Reservoir5.5 mi
- Indian Brook5.7 mi
- Pond Brook5.8 mi
- Winooski River Reservoir5.9 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.
Winooski River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Winooski River?+
Winooski River is stocked with Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in Chittenden County, Vermont, most recently on May 19, 2026 by Vermont Fish & Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Winooski River get stocked?+
Going by 12 records since 2026, stocking at Winooski River peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish 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 Winooski River?+
Winooski River is a stream in Chittenden County, Vermont. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Vermont Fish & Wildlife · updated May 19, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.