Fishing at Copper Pond, Essex County, New York

• Overview

  Look for Copper Pond in Essex County, New York. The bank is 771 feet above sea level. At 5 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Most waters listed here for Essex County are larger. The closest town, Keeseville, is 9.6 miles distant. It is 77 miles to Ville-Marie, the nearest city. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Copper Pond

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. County-wide records name brown trout, brook trout, white sucker and pumpkinseed. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Anyone new to Copper Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 68°F, while January sits near 17°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around mid April and starts locking again about early December. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Plan any trip to Copper Pond around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. The water borders Eagle Mountain Wilderness Preserve, so expect the reserve rules to apply. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Nesbit Pond at 0.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Signs at Copper Pond carry more weight than any list.