Veronica Pond near Lake Elmo: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Set in Washington County, Veronica Pond is a Minnesota water. Lake country bush runs right down to the water. Surface area runs to about 7 acres — small enough to read in one session. Most waters listed here for Washington County are larger. Lake Elmo lies 1.2 miles from the water. Further out sit Oak Park Heights (4.4 miles) and Stillwater (4.7 miles). The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Veronica Pond

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Reported across Washington County: bluegill, largemouth bass, brown trout, northern pike and black crappie. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Veronica Pond responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 72°F and January near 12°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early April. Break-up near early April, freeze-up near late November: that is the shape of an average year. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. That shapes the year on Veronica Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. The nearest car park we can see is 0.9 miles out, so expect a walk with your gear. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Clear Lake at 1.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Veronica Pond before loading the car.