North Montpelier Pond covers 41.6 acres in Washington County, Vermont. At this North Montpelier fishery, the recorded maximum depth at the reservoir is 12 feet.
What to Expect at North Montpelier Pond
With 41.6 acres and only 12 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 North Montpelier Pond
On this 41.6-acre North Montpelier basin, fish reported from the reservoir include bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.
Bass
For North Montpelier in Washington County, a spinnerbait, square-bill and Texas rig cover the most useful largemouth situations on the reservoir.
Crappie, Perch and Sunfish
At this North Montpelier fishery, bluegill in the reservoir are practical targets with a worm or small jig suspended beside shallow cover. On this 41.6-acre North Montpelier basin, yellow perch in the reservoir are commonly caught with a small jig tipped with a minnow or worm near bottom.
Walleye and Larger Predators
For North Montpelier in Washington County, a spoon or compact swimbait worked beside weeds is a practical chain pickerel choice on the reservoir.
A Simple Fishing Plan for North Montpelier Pond
At this North Montpelier fishery, start with the clearest repeatable contour or cover edge on the reservoir. On this 41.6-acre North Montpelier basin, compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of the reservoir.
When to Fish North Montpelier Pond
For North Montpelier in Washington County, a sunny spring afternoon can pull the reservoir fish toward dark bottom, wood and new vegetation. At this North Montpelier fishery, summer fish in the reservoir may feed shallow at dawn before settling beside cover or deeper structure. On this 41.6-acre North Montpelier basin, cooling water can bring the reservoir fish back to points and banks where bait gathers.
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