Fishing Combs Lake in Herkimer County, New York

• Overview

  Herkimer County in New York is where Combs Lake sits. Elevation runs to 1,900 feet. About 8 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Herkimer County. Start from Boonville, 22 miles down the road. Beyond it, Lowville at 30 miles and Dolgeville at 37 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Combs Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Public occurrence data for Herkimer County names white sucker, yellow perch, brook trout, brown bullhead and brown trout. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Take Combs Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 64°F, while January sits near 14°F. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid April. The season between ice runs from about mid April to early December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Combs Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Failing this one, try Sylvan Ponds, 0.8 miles away. Check the position on Combs Lake before loading the car.