Sabin Pond covers 147.5 acres in Washington County, Vermont. The recorded maximum depth at the pond is 58 feet. The documented storage volume is about 2,655 acre-feet.
What to Expect at Sabin Pond
The verified 58-foot maximum gives the pond 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 Sabin Pond
Fish reported from the pond include bluegill, brown bullhead, brown trout, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, rainbow smelt, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch. At this Sabin fishery, stocking also supports brown trout and rainbow trout already reported from the pond. On this 147.5-acre Sabin basin, stocking describes management activity at the pond; it does not guarantee those fish at every spot or on every trip.
Bass
For Sabin in Washington County, a spinnerbait, square-bill and Texas rig cover the most useful largemouth situations on the pond. At this Sabin fishery, smallmouth at the pond are better matched with tubes, grubs and crayfish-colored crankbaits on rock or clean points.
Crappie, Perch and Sunfish
On this 147.5-acre Sabin basin, a small float, light line and a piece of worm are enough for bluegill around cover. For Sabin in Washington County, perch anglers on the pond should stay mobile until several bites come from the same depth.
Walleye and Larger Predators
At this Sabin fishery, a spoon or compact swimbait worked beside weeds is a practical chain pickerel choice on the pond.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Sabin Pond
On this 147.5-acre Sabin basin, begin with one moving lure and one slower follow-up bait on the pond. For Sabin in Washington County, compare vegetation, shade and firm-bottom changes around the pond before searching open water.
When to Fish Sabin Pond
At this Sabin fishery, early spring on the pond calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. On this 147.5-acre Sabin basin, at midday in summer, anglers there should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. For Sabin in Washington County, fall on the pond is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.
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