Chub Pond in Hamilton County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Look for Chub Pond in the Hamilton County part of New York. Country round the bank runs to pine and birch. About 7 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Hamilton County. Tupper Lake is the closest place, 24 miles off. Saranac Lake is 35 miles and North Elba 36 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Chub Pond

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Survey and observation records for Hamilton County include lake trout, brook trout and yellow perch. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Work Chub Pond in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 64°F for July and 13°F for January. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from late April. Averages place the thaw at late April and the freeze at early December. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Chub Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Blue Mountain Lake sits 1 mile off and takes the overflow. For Chub Pond in particular, ask before you travel.