Nichols Pond
Rainbow trout and lake trout water; 2 stockings on the 2026 record.
Washington County · Vermont · see it on the national map
2
stockings 2026
May 6
last stocked
822
fish reported
168
acres (NHD)
The year here
stocked last 7 days announced ahead · tap a tick for details
What swims here
Rainbow trout
Lake trout
Stocking record 2026
| Date | Species | Size | Fish | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27 | Rainbow trout | 500 | completed | |
| May 6 | Lake trout | 322 | 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 trout (rainbow trout stocked 1 time here in 2026, stillwater)
| Small crankbaits | trout-pattern cranks trolled or slow-retrieved off points |
| Slip bobber and jig | 1/32 oz marabou jig or waxworm suspended at cruising depth |
| Ultralight spinning rod | 6 to 7 ft ultralight, 4 lb line; long casts from the bank |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| East Long Pond | 1.1 mi | Apr 27 |
| Mackville Pond | 2.6 mi | May 8 |
| Greenwood Lake | 4.1 mi | May 11 |
| Sabin Pond | 5.3 mi | May 11 |
| Mirror Lake | 6.6 mi | Apr 22 |
Records from Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department
(official page). Placement from USGS GNIS
and the National Hydrography Dataset. Schedules change without notice.
Seasons, limits, and licenses:
Vermont fishing
regulations.