Upper Moore Pond Fishing in Windsor County, Vermont

• Overview

  Set in Windsor County, Upper Moore Pond is a Vermont water. What surrounds it is lake country bush. This is a pocket water of some 3 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is a small entry by Windsor County standards. 7.1 miles away sits Mount Holly, the nearest town. Clarendon is 12 miles and Mendon 14 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Upper Moore Pond

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Public occurrence data for Windsor County names brook trout, rainbow trout and white sucker. The county list is broader than any single water. The shape of Upper Moore Pond decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 66°F on average, January about 17°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Winter locks it down, and mid April brings it back. Break-up sits around mid April on average, with the water closing again about early December. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Plan around that when you fish Upper Moore Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Moores Ponds, 0.2 miles away. Check the position at Upper Moore Pond before loading the car.