Smith Pond

Smith Pond southwest of Butler Pond covers 5.2 acres in Rutland County, Vermont. At this Smith southwest of Butler fishery, a dependable maximum-depth figure was not found for the pond, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water.

What to Expect at Smith Pond

On this 5.2-acre Smith southwest of Butler basin, because the pond is only 5.2 acres, a careful bank-by-bank approach is more useful than constant moving.

Fish and Useful Baits at Smith Pond

Fish reported from the pond include brook trout and yellow perch. For Smith southwest of Butler in Rutland County, stocking also supports brook trout already reported from the pond. At this Smith southwest of Butler fishery, stocking describes management activity at the pond; it does not guarantee those fish at every spot or on every trip.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For the pond yellow perch at this 5.2-acre Smith southwest of Butler basin, work a light jig slowly along the first firm-bottom break.

Trout

For brook trout in the pond at Smith southwest of Butler in Rutland County, use a small spoon, inline spinner, trout magnet or natural bait on light line. At this Smith southwest of Butler fishery, trout often move from shallow spring water toward cooler or deeper water in the pond as temperatures rise.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Smith Pond

On this 5.2-acre Smith southwest of Butler basin, let wind and water color choose the first section on the pond. For Smith southwest of Butler in Rutland County, compare vegetation, shade and firm-bottom changes around the pond before searching open water.

When to Fish Smith Pond

At this Smith southwest of Butler fishery, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. On this 5.2-acre Smith southwest of Butler basin, summer fishing on the pond is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. For Smith southwest of Butler in Rutland County, during fall at the pond, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.