Inman Pond near Fair Haven: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Rutland County, Vermont, is where Inman Pond sits. It sits in lake country bush. It measures about 84 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. There is roughly 1.4 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. For a base, Fair Haven sits 3.4 miles out. Castleton lies 5.3 miles off, Whitehall another 8.8 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Inman Pond

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Reported across Rutland County: bluegill, brook trout, brown trout and white sucker. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Take Inman Pond a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 70°F on average, January about 19°F. Winter shuts the surface down for months. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early April. Break-up near early April, freeze-up near mid December: that is the shape of an average year. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Inman Pond fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Sucker Creek, 0.5 miles out. Nothing here settles the position at Inman Pond for certain.