Bullhead Pond near Gouverneur: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Bullhead Pond lies within the bounds of St. Lawrence County, New York. Height above sea level is 837 feet. At roughly 9 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. On size it sits at the modest end of our St. Lawrence County list. For supplies, Gouverneur is 12 miles out. Philadelphia lies 22 miles off, Carthage another 23 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Bullhead Pond

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Fish documented in St. Lawrence County include rock bass, smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch and white sucker. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Work Bullhead Pond in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 67°F; the cold one sits at 15°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. The lid usually goes in mid April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. Expect the water usable from around mid April until roughly early December. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Bullhead Pond runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Shiner Pond sits 0.6 miles off and takes the overflow. Signs at Bullhead Pond carry more weight than any list.