Fishing at Bell Mountain Pond, Warren County, New York

• Overview

  Look for Bell Mountain Pond in the Warren County part of New York. This is lake country bush ground. At roughly 2 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Most waters listed here for Warren County are larger. Warrensburg sits 27 miles from the bank. Beyond it, North Elba at 34 miles and Tupper Lake at 35 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Bell Mountain Pond

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish documented in Warren County include brown trout, brook trout, pumpkinseed and yellow perch. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Read Bell Mountain Pond before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 64°F in July and bottom out at 15°F in January. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid April. Ice clears near mid April and comes back about early December in a typical year. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. At Bell Mountain Pond the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. 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. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Big Bad Luck Pond, 1.6 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Rules at Bell Mountain Pond are worth checking on the day.