Beecher Lake Fishing in Ulster County, New York

• Overview

  Beecher Lake belongs to Ulster County, New York. It sits at 2,707 feet above sea level. About 21 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Compared with other New York water on our list, it sits high. For a base, Livingston Manor sits 14 miles out. Beyond it, Liberty at 18 miles and Brownville at 21 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Beecher Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Species logged across Ulster County include common carp, brown trout, brook trout and goldfish. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At Beecher Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 64°F and January reads 18°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about mid April. Break-up sits around mid April on average, with the water closing again about early December. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. On Beecher Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Public data has parking about half a mile from the shore. Mapping shows a campsite some 0.9 miles from the water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Balsam Lake sits 1.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Ask locally about Beecher Lake if anything is unclear.