Russ Pond Fishing near Stowe, Vermont

• Overview

  Look for Russ Pond in the Lamoille County part of Vermont. The bank is 1,302 feet above sea level. At roughly 6 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Lamoille County standards. Stowe lies 7.6 miles from the water. Further out sit Morrisville (7.6 miles) and Morristown (8 miles). The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Russ Pond

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. County-wide records name pumpkinseed, brook trout and yellow perch. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. On Russ Pond the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 14°F in January to roughly 65°F in July. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Ice-out usually falls in mid April, and the weeks after it fish hardest. Expect the water usable from around mid April until roughly early December. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. The season on Russ Pond follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Hardwood Pond, 1.6 miles out. Ask locally about Russ Pond if anything is unclear.