Vermont’s “Trophy Trout” stocking program for 2019 includes eight river sections and 25 lakes and ponds receiving the two-year old trout, some over 18 inches long.
“The trophy rainbow and brown trout stocked in the Black, Winooski, Lamoille, Missisquoi, Walloomsac, and Passumpsic Rivers as well as East and Otter Creeks provide exciting fishing for many anglers of all ages and skill levels,” said Vermont’s Director of Fisheries Eric Palmer. “Large two-year old brookies and rainbows will also be stocked in many lakes and ponds to provide excellent fishing opportunities.”
Trout fishing opened April 13 and will continue through October 31 this year in the river sections listed below. There is no length limit and the daily creel limit for these stream sections is two trout.
Stocking of the river sections is occurring throughout May. Anglers can check Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s website (www.vtfishandwildlife.com) to see the stocking that has occurred and see the lakes and ponds that are being stocked with trophy trout. Click on “Fish” and then “Fish Stocking Schedule.”
Black River: along Rt. 131 in Weathersfield and Cavendish, from Downers covered bridge upstream, approximately four miles, to the next bridge across the river, the Howard Hill Bridge.
Lamoille River: from the downstream edge of the bridge on Route 104 in the Village of Fairfax upstream, approximately 1.6 miles, to the top of the Fairfax Falls Dam in Fairfax.
Otter Creek: in Danby and Mt. Tabor – From the Vermont Railway Bridge north of the fishing access upstream, approximately 2 miles, to the Danby-Mt. Tabor Forest Rd. Bridge (Forest Road # 10).
East Creek: in Rutland City – from the confluence with Otter Creek upstream, approximately 2.7 miles, to the top of the Patch Dam in Rutland
