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North Montpelier Pond

North Montpelier Pond is a reservoir in Vermont, near Washington County.

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Fish species in North Montpelier Pond

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.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Vermont Fish & Wildlife Fishing Access Areas

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Brown Bullhead — supporting source

    Vermont Fish & Wildlife Fishing Access Areas

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Chain Pickerel — supporting source

    Vermont Fish & Wildlife Fishing Access Areas

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Vermont Fish & Wildlife Fishing Access Areas

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Pumpkinseed — supporting source

    Vermont Fish & Wildlife Fishing Access Areas

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    Vermont Fish & Wildlife Fishing Access Areas

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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