A small, quiet 24-acre lake with a state park on its shore. The Town of Shaftsbury notes the state stocks it annually with rainbow or brook trout, and Vermont Fish & Wildlife added it to its fall stocking pilot, extending trout fishing from foliage season into winter. The park's one-mile trail gives easy access to the shoreline.
🐟 Fish you'll find: rainbow trout, brook trout
🥾 Public access: Public lake access through Lake Shaftsbury State Park (262 State Park Road, Shaftsbury): day-use parking, a swimming beach, seasonal boat rentals, and a roughly one-mile loop trail around the lake for shoreline fishing. Fishing follows Vermont state regulations.
📦 Stocking: Stocked with rainbow trout - 2026 proposed plan: 200 trophy (two-year-old) rainbow trout; fall stocking pilot adds large brook and rainbow trout.
Water details sourced from Vermont Fish & Wildlife. Map pin is approximate - confirm access on arrival.
Vermont fishing licenses are required for anglers 15 and older - check current regulations with Vermont Fish & Wildlife before you go.