Burge Pond near Ticonderoga: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Within Essex County, New York, you have Burge Pond. Height above sea level is 1,342 feet. Surface area runs to about 13 acres — small enough to read in one session. The closest town, Ticonderoga, is 11 miles distant. Albany is the closest city, 83 miles away. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Burge Pond

  Depth figures are not published for this one. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Species logged across Essex County include brown trout, brook trout, white sucker and pumpkinseed. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Burge Pond the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 67°F and January near 17°F on the long-run figures. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid April. From about mid April to around early December, expect open water on the long-run figures. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Plan around that when you fish Burge Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Horseshoe Pond sits 0.6 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the current arrangement for Burge Pond.