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The Gorgeous, Little-Known Pond Is One Of The Most Underrated Fishing Spots In Vermont

For a peaceful and memorable experience, head to Baker Pond in Brookfield to relax with your family and fish in Vermont.

Published Jun 4, 2024

Written by 

Marla Stein

As we know, Vermont is an ideal destination if you're looking to spend time in nature. While you can camp, ski, hike, bike, and play on the water, fishing is another popular pastime in the Green Mountain State. Although there are plenty of peaceful destinations to fish in Vermont, we'd like to draw your attention to Baker Pond in Brookfield. Read on to learn more about this little-known pond in Orange County that's ideal for fishing.

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department owns Baker Pond. To reach this under-the-radar fishing spot in Vermont, take I-89 to exit 5.

A serene lake surrounded by lush green trees under a clear blue sky.
Flickr/Doug Kerr

In addition to fishing along the shore, visitors are welcome to fish with a small boat.

A serene landscape featuring a calm lake reflecting trees and clouds, with a parked vehicle by the shore.
YouTube/Carey On Vagabond

The lovely pond is 38 acres wide. The deepest part of the serene spot to fish in Vermont is about 10 feet.

A serene landscape featuring a calm lake, lush green trees, and a grassy shoreline under a clear blue sky.
Flickr/Doug Kerr

You'll find plenty of pumpkinseed sunfish (also known as pond perch) in this lovely spot in Vermont.

A colorful fish with a patterned body swimming in clear water, surrounded by aquatic plants.
Wikipedia/Cephas

Baker Pond is also full of largemouth bass. If you come to fish in Vermont during spring, you'll have a good chance of catching brook trout too.

A close-up of a bass fish swimming, showcasing its shiny scales and distinctive markings.
Wikipedia/Robert Pos
A serene lake surrounded by autumn foliage and green trees under a clear blue sky.
Google/Meghan Fisher

After you've explored Baker Pond, how about some more lesser-known spots to fish in Vermont?

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