Fishing Burnt Hope Lake in Sullivan County, New York

• Overview

  Look for Burnt Hope Lake in Sullivan County, New York. This is lake country bush country. It measures about 44 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. There is roughly 1.3 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. Nearest place of any size is Sparrow Bush, 8.6 miles away. Beyond it, Barryville at 9.2 miles and Monticello at 9.5 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Burnt Hope Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Species logged across Sullivan County include brown trout, brook trout, smallmouth bass and white sucker. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. The shape of Burnt Hope Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 22°F in January to roughly 68°F in July. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early April. Break-up near early April, freeze-up near mid December: that is the shape of an average year. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Burnt Hope Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Public data has parking about half a mile from the shore. Overnight stays are possible half a mile away. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Echo Lake sits 1.5 miles off and takes the overflow. Rules at Burnt Hope Lake are worth checking on the day.