McIntosh Pond

McIntosh Pond covers 20.5 acres in Windsor County, Vermont. At this McIntosh fishery, the recorded maximum depth at the reservoir is 15 feet.

What to Expect at McIntosh Pond

On this 20.5-acre McIntosh basin, the verified 15-foot maximum gives the reservoir enough depth for fish to move away from the bank without turning the lake into a purely open-water fishery.

Fish and Useful Baits at McIntosh Pond

Fish reported from the reservoir include brook trout, brown bullhead, and rainbow trout. For McIntosh in Windsor County, stocking also supports brook trout and rainbow trout already reported from the reservoir. At this McIntosh fishery, stocking describes management activity at the reservoir; it does not guarantee those fish at every spot or on every trip.

Catfish, Bullheads and Carp

On this 20.5-acre McIntosh basin, use a nightcrawler on a light bottom rig for bullheads, especially in quiet water after sunset.

Trout

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for McIntosh Pond

On this 20.5-acre McIntosh basin, let wind and water color choose the first section on the reservoir. For McIntosh in Windsor County, compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of the reservoir.

When to Fish McIntosh Pond

At this McIntosh fishery, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. On this 20.5-acre McIntosh basin, summer fishing on the reservoir is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. For McIntosh in Windsor County, during fall at the reservoir, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.