Austin Pond

Austin Pond covers 33.4 acres in Rutland County, Vermont. The recorded maximum depth at the reservoir is 7 feet.

What to Expect at Austin Pond

With 33.4 acres and only 7 feet of maximum depth, the reservoir is a broad, shallow fishery where wind, weeds and small bottom changes can matter more than offshore depth.

Fish and Useful Baits at Austin Pond

Fish reported from the reservoir include largemouth bass.

Bass

A spinnerbait, square-bill and Texas rig cover the most useful largemouth situations on the reservoir.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Austin Pond

At this Austin fishery, let wind and water color choose the first section on the reservoir. On this 33.4-acre Austin basin, compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of the reservoir.

When to Fish Austin Pond

For Austin in Rutland County, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. At this Austin fishery, summer fishing on the reservoir is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. On this 33.4-acre Austin basin, during fall at the reservoir, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.