Barton River
Steelhead water; 2 stockings on the 2026 record.
Orleans County · Vermont · see it on the national map
Water right now
1.26
ft
gage height
USGS gauge 04296280
(BARTON RIVER NEAR COVENTRY, VT) · 2026-08-28 17:30
2
stockings 2026
Apr 16
last stocked
10,641
fish reported
The year here
stocked last 7 days announced ahead · tap a tick for details
What swims here
Steelhead
Stocking record 2026
| Date | Species | Size | Fish | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14 | Steelhead | 5,000 | completed | |
| Apr 16 | Steelhead | 5,641 | completed |
Gear for this water
It has been a while since the trucks came. The holdovers have spread out and wised up; downsize and fish natural.
For the salmon and steelhead (steelhead stocked 2 times here in 2026, moving water)
| Beads and egg imitations | drifted under a float where bait rules allow |
| Trolling flies and dodgers | for landlocked salmon in the lakes, early and late in the day |
| Medium spinning rod | 8 to 9 ft with 8 to 12 lb line; big water, big runs |
Suggestions follow from what the state actually stocks here and what kind of water it is, nothing else. No sponsored placements.
Nearby stocked waters
The closest waters with stocking pages of their own, straight-line miles from this one.
| Water | Distance | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Memphremagog | 10 mi | Apr 22 |
| Seymour Lake | 11 mi | 2026 season |
| Echo Lake | 11 mi | Apr 28 |
| May Pond | 12 mi | Apr 29 |
| Crystal Lake | 12 mi | Apr 21 |
Records from Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department
(official page). Placement from USGS GNIS. Schedules change without notice.
Seasons, limits, and licenses:
Vermont fishing
regulations.