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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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90-acre lake in Orleans County, Vermont. The lake tops out around 31 ft. The depth chart comes from Vermont Department of Water Resources bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
The outline encloses 90 acres, worked by 2.5 miles of shoreline. A middling shoreline index (1.9) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. About 84% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Call it 0.7 mi long by 0.4 mi wide at the broadest reach. It sits in Orleans County. Its nearest charted neighbour, Crystal Lake, is 2 mi to the west.
When the water first warms, brook trout slide up into 2 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 10 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 3 to 20 ft. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Keep a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | open water | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Count 5 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 26 ft.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Vermont waters are set by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife — and special regulations can apply to May Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Vermont fishing regulations →
May Pond is about 31 ft (9 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from Vermont Department of Water Resources bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Anglers target brook trout on May Pond.
For brook trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on May Pond is regulated by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife. Check the official Vermont regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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More water nearby: Orleans County fishing maps (19 charts). Browse all Vermont fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Depth data: Vermont Department of Water Resources. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.