Fishing at Limehurst Pond, Orange County, Vermont

• Overview

  Limehurst Pond sits in Orange County, out in Vermont. It sits at 919 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 11 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. It is a small entry by Orange County standards. The nearest town is Williamstown, 1.4 miles away. South Barre lies 5.7 miles off, Washington another 5.8 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Limehurst Pond

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Species logged across Orange County include brook trout, rainbow trout, white sucker and longnose sucker. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Limehurst Pond fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 66°F, with January the cold end at about 15°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Break-up comes around mid April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Averages place the thaw at mid April and the freeze at early December. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. On Limehurst Pond that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Mapping marks this water as fished, so there is at least an established use. Fishing from a pier is possible 130 yards away. Overnight stays are possible about 100 yards out, where camping is mapped. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Staples Pond sits 1.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Signs at Limehurst Pond carry more weight than any list.