Dufresne Pond

Dufresne Pond covers 8.9 acres in Bennington County, Vermont. At this Dufresne fishery, the recorded maximum depth at the reservoir is 10 feet.

What to Expect at Dufresne Pond

With 8.9 acres and only 10 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 Dufresne Pond

On this 8.9-acre Dufresne basin, fish reported from the reservoir include brook trout and brown trout.

Trout

For brown trout and brook trout in the reservoir at Dufresne in Bennington County, use a small spoon, inline spinner, trout magnet or natural bait on light line. At this Dufresne fishery, trout often move from shallow spring water toward cooler or deeper water in the reservoir as temperatures rise.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Dufresne Pond

On this 8.9-acre Dufresne basin, let wind and water color choose the first section on the reservoir. For Dufresne in Bennington County, compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of the reservoir.

When to Fish Dufresne Pond

At this Dufresne fishery, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. On this 8.9-acre Dufresne basin, summer fishing on the reservoir is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. For Dufresne in Bennington County, during fall at the reservoir, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.