Fishing at Sheldon Pond, Rutland County, Vermont

• Overview

  Sheldon Pond is one of the Rutland County listings for Vermont. The surface lies 751 feet up. It covers about 3 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Our Rutland County list holds plenty of bigger water. The town to know is Fair Haven, 4.4 miles out. Albany sits 74 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Sheldon Pond

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Records held for Rutland County cover bluegill, brook trout and brown trout. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. At Sheldon Pond light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 70°F on average, January about 19°F. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. The lid usually goes in early April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. Average temperatures cross freezing around early April in spring and again near mid December in autumn. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Sheldon Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. 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. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Sucker Creek sits 1 mile off and takes the overflow. Check the current arrangement for Sheldon Pond.