Vermont Walleye Stocking Schedule

Normalized public-agency records with timing guidance and official source links.

Quick answer: Vermont walleye stocking timing varies by waterbody. Spring after ice-out is the busiest period, with fall work in selected waters. Database posting follows completed hatchery activity. Our latest normalized snapshot shows 0 reported walleye stocking rows during the past 30 days (7 in the trailing 24 months). Data was retrieved July 19, 2026 from Vermont Fish & Wildlife Fish Stocking Search; confirm current conditions with the official report.

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When to go

Walleye plants are often fingerlings or fry; angling payoff may come later in the season rather than immediately after stocking.

Typical window after a catchable plant: varies

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Recent walleye stockings

Date	Waterbody	Species	Count	Source
Jul 1, 2026	Salem Lake	Walleye	11,219	Agency
Jun 15, 2026	Island Pond	Walleye	20,391	Agency
Jun 15, 2026	Salem Lake	Walleye	24,609	Agency
Jun 12, 2026	Island Pond	Walleye	57,076	Agency
Jun 3, 2026	Lake Champlain	Walleye	15,806	Agency
Jun 2, 2026	Lake Champlain	Walleye	58,477	Agency
Jun 1, 2026	Lake Champlain	Walleye	108,461	Agency

FAQ

When are walleye stocked in Vermont?

Spring after ice-out is the busiest period, with fall work in selected waters. Database posting follows completed hatchery activity. Recent normalized rows: 0 in the last 30 days.

How soon after walleye stocking should you fish?

Walleye plants are often fingerlings or fry; angling payoff may come later in the season rather than immediately after stocking. Typical window: varies.

Where is the official Vermont stocking report?

Use Vermont Fish & Wildlife stocking search from Vermont Fish & Wildlife. This page is a dated research snapshot, not a live agency feed.