Chatiemac Lake Fishing Guide, Warren County, New York

• Overview

  Chatiemac Lake is listed under Warren County, New York. Height above sea level is 2,297 feet. It measures about 32 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Shoreline comes to about 1.3 miles, small enough to learn in a day. It sits higher than most water we list in New York. Warrensburg at 17 miles is the nearest place to stop. It is 70 miles to Albany, the nearest city. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Chatiemac Lake

  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. Records held for Warren County cover brown trout, brook trout, pumpkinseed and yellow perch. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Chatiemac Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 64°F and January reads 15°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid April. Expect the water usable from around mid April until roughly early December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. The season on Chatiemac Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Round Pond at 0.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat Chatiemac Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.