Fishing at Staples Pond, Orange County, Vermont

• Overview

  Staples Pond is listed under Orange County, Vermont. It stands 873 feet above sea level. About 12 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The nearest place of any size is Williamstown, 2.7 miles away. Manchester is the closest city, 94 miles away. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Staples Pond

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Records held for Orange County cover brook trout, rainbow trout and white sucker. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Staples Pond responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 66°F for July and 15°F for January. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid April. On average, mid April opens the water and early December closes it again. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. On Staples Pond the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Ainsworth State Park takes in this water; protected-area rules will apply. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Limehurst Pond at 1.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm before you fish Staples Pond.