Fishing Big Five in St. Lawrence County, New York

• Overview

  You will find Big Five in St. Lawrence County, New York. It stands 1,749 feet above sea level. At about 25 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. Tupper Lake at 27 miles is the nearest place to stop. Gouverneur is 32 miles away, with Lowville at 32 miles. Within a short drive: Little Shallow 0.2 miles away, Washbowl out at 0.4 miles, Big Shallow 0.4 miles away, Little Five out at 0.6 miles and Lone Duck Pond 1.3 miles away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Big Five

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Records held for St. Lawrence County cover rock bass, smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch and white sucker. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Big Five gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 64°F, the coldest about 13°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. The lid tends to go about late April and return around early December. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Big Five runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Little Shallow, 0.2 miles away. Check the position at Big Five before loading the car.