Fishing at Bear Pond, Warren County, New York

• Overview

  Bear Pond belongs to Warren County, New York. It sits in mixed forest. The water measures roughly 16 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. For supplies, Queensbury is 3.4 miles out. Glens Falls North lies 4.1 miles off, Glens Falls another 6.1 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Bear Pond

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. County-wide records name brown trout, brook trout, pumpkinseed and yellow perch. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Work Bear Pond in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 69°F, with January the cold end at about 19°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Ice-out usually falls in early April, and the weeks after it fish hardest. The lid tends to go about early April and return around mid December. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Time your trip to Bear Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. 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. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Bloody Pond, 1.4 miles away. Check the position on Bear Pond before loading the car.