Blue Pond near Scottsville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  New York holds Blue Pond, in Monroe County. The water sits 584 feet up. Small at around 17 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Scottsville is the closest town at 3.9 miles. Further out sit Caledonia (4.1 miles) and Churchville (6.2 miles). Close neighbours run: Cement Plant Pond at 3.4 miles, West Shore Ponds after 5.3 miles, Grant Pond at 5.5 miles, Log Pond after 6.2 miles and Horseshoe Pond at 7.4 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Blue Pond

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Monroe County records list alewife, rainbow smelt, johnny darter and lake trout among the fish reported. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Take Blue Pond a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 71°F, the coldest about 23°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around early April. From about early April to around late December, expect open water on the long-run figures. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Blue Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Cedar Springs Fish Hatchery covers ground next to the water; its rules will apply on that side. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. For a change of water, Cement Plant Pond is 3.4 miles distant. The position on Blue Pond is worth confirming on the day.