Albion Reservoir Number One Fishing Guide, Orleans County, New York

• Overview

  In New York, Albion Reservoir Number One belongs to Orleans County. It sits at 489 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 5 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. On size it sits at the modest end of our Orleans County list. 2.5 miles away sits Albion, the nearest town. The nearest city of size is Rochester, 32 miles away. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Albion Reservoir Number One

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Records held for Orleans County cover common carp, tessellated darter, smallmouth bass, white sucker and pumpkinseed. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. On Albion Reservoir Number One the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 24°F in January up to 71°F in July. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around early April. Ice usually gives way near early April, and forms again about late December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Plan around that when you fish Albion Reservoir Number One.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Albion Reservoir Number Two at 1.9 miles is the sensible second choice. Signs at Albion Reservoir Number One carry more weight than any list.