Busfield Pond Fishing in Delaware County, New York

• Overview

  Busfield Pond belongs to Delaware County, New York. The country here is rolling bush. It covers about 2 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Most waters listed here for Delaware County are larger. Start from Deposit, 9.8 miles down the road. Syracuse is the closest city, 87 miles away. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Busfield Pond

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Species logged across Delaware County include brown trout, brook trout and rainbow trout. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Busfield Pond a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 21°F and July at about 67°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. Count the season from break-up, usually early April. The lid tends to go about early April and return around mid December. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. On Busfield Pond the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. A boat ramp sits half a mile away, so trailered boats can get on. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Should this one be busy, Hancock Reservoir is 0.5 miles off. For Busfield Pond, the notice at the access point is the final word.