Clark Pond, New York: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Set in Clinton County, Clark Pond is a New York water. It stands 879 feet above sea level. About 6 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Our Clinton County list holds plenty of bigger water. Start from Keeseville, 3.8 miles down the road. The nearest city of size is Ville-Marie, 71 miles away. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Clark 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. County-wide records name brown trout, white sucker, brook trout, pumpkinseed and brown bullhead. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Treat Clark Pond as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 17°F in January up to 68°F in July. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about mid April. On average, mid April opens the water and early December closes it again. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Expect Clark Pond to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Augur Lake, 1.4 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. For Clark Pond in particular, ask before you travel.