Walton Pond Fishing near Hardwick, Vermont

• Overview

  Walton Pond is a Washington County water, Vermont side. Pine and birch runs right down to the water. At 12 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Washington County. The closest town, Hardwick, is 5.1 miles away. Sherbrooke is the closest city, 71 miles away. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Walton Pond

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Survey and observation records for Washington County include brook trout, rainbow trout and white sucker. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Take Walton Pond a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 65°F, while January sits near 14°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from mid April. From about mid April to around early December, expect open water on the long-run figures. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Plan around that when you fish Walton Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. A made slipway is half a mile from here, which settles the boat question. Greenwood Lake Access Area is the mapped fishing point, half a mile out. Woodbury Town Forest takes in this water; protected-area rules will apply. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. The nearest alternative is Valley Lake, 0.6 miles out. Signs at Walton Pond carry more weight than any list.