Fishing Paul Stream Pond in Essex County, Vermont

• Overview

  Paul Stream Pond lies in Essex County, Vermont. It sits at 1,017 feet above sea level. It covers about 21 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Our Essex County list holds plenty of bigger water. Stratford lies 4.2 miles from the water. Groveton lies 8.4 miles off, Northumberland another 9.3 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Paul Stream Pond

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Across Essex County, recorded fish include rainbow trout, brook trout and brown trout. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Fish Paul Stream Pond where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 65°F in July and bottoms out near 13°F in January. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid April. Climate figures give an open season running mid April to early December. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Paul Stream Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, West Mountain Pond is 1.9 miles off. Nothing here settles the position at Paul Stream Pond for certain.