Alligator Pond, New York: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Warren County, New York, is where Alligator Pond sits. The ground around here is lake country bush. At 16 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. The closest town, Warrensburg, is 13 miles distant. It is 71 miles to Albany, the nearest city. The nearest boundary is a fair way off. It is a working water rather than a showpiece.

• Where to Fish on Alligator Pond

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Fish documented in Warren County include brown trout, brook trout, pumpkinseed and yellow perch. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Fish Alligator Pond to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 68°F and January near 17°F. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Once it clears, about early April, the fishing comes on quickly. The season between ice runs from about early April to early December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Anyone fishing Alligator Pond regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Loon Lake at 1.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position at Alligator Pond before loading the car.