Conglin Lakes, New York: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Conglin Lakes sits within Fulton County in New York. The land about it is pine and birch. About 5 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Fulton County. The closest town, Dolgeville, is 12 miles distant. Albany sits 60 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Conglin Lakes

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Survey and observation records for Fulton County include brown trout, brook trout, white sucker and brown bullhead. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. At Conglin Lakes light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 16°F in January and 66°F in July. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. Once it clears, about mid April, the fishing comes on quickly. The lid tends to go about mid April and return around early December. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Time your trip to Conglin Lakes by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Knapps Long Lake, 0.7 miles out. Check the current arrangement for Conglin Lakes.