Gulf Brook Reservoir Fishing Guide, Bennington County, Vermont

• Overview

  The Bennington County entry here is Gulf Brook Reservoir, in Vermont. What surrounds it is pine and birch. About 6 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by Bennington County standards. Head to Jamaica, 7.5 miles away, for anything you forgot. Albany is the closest city, 53 miles away. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Gulf Brook Reservoir

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Bennington County records list brook trout, brown trout and white sucker among the fish reported. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Gulf Brook Reservoir repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 64°F, the coldest about 16°F. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from mid April. From about mid April to around early December, expect open water on the long-run figures. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Expect Gulf Brook Reservoir to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Public toilets are recorded roughly 0.9 miles off. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. If the gate is shut, Little Pond at 1.1 miles is the nearest alternative. For Gulf Brook Reservoir, the notice at the access point is the final word.