Charley Pond near Tupper Lake: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Charley Pond sits within Hamilton County in New York. Everything around it is mixed forest. It measures about 106 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. A shoreline of some 2.3 miles keeps the choices simple. On our Hamilton County list it sits near the top for size. Tupper Lake sits 18 miles from here and is the nearest stop. For a city, Kingston is 89 miles off. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Charley Pond

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Species logged across Hamilton County include lake trout, brook trout, yellow perch, smallmouth bass and brown bullhead. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Anyone new to Charley Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 64°F, with January the cold end at about 13°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Break-up comes around late April, and the run that follows is short and strong. On average, late April opens the water and early December closes it again. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. It sets the rhythm of the year at Charley Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Little Charley Pond sits 1.1 miles off and takes the overflow. None of that is settled for Charley Pond in what we hold.