Beaver Lake, Vermont: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Out in Lamoille County, Vermont, sits Beaver Lake. It sits in lake country bush country. At 15 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. For a base, Morrisville sits 4.7 miles out. Further out sit Morristown (5.9 miles) and Johnson (7.8 miles). Other water within reach: Zack Woods Pond just 1.2 miles, Clear Pond 1.3 miles away, Collins Pond just 1.5 miles, Green River Reservoir 1.8 miles away and Schofield Pond just 2.9 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Beaver Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Survey and observation records for Lamoille County include pumpkinseed, brook trout, yellow perch and white sucker. The county list is broader than any single water. Take Beaver Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 66°F and January near 14°F on the long-run figures. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. Averages suggest open water from about mid April through to roughly early December. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. On Beaver Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Zack Woods Pond, 1.2 miles away. Confirm access to Beaver Lake locally before you travel.