Fishing Deep Lake in Herkimer County, New York

• Overview

  Deep Lake belongs to Herkimer County, New York. The surface lies 1,437 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 8 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is a small entry by Herkimer County standards. Boonville sits 14 miles from the bank. After that come Oriskany at 24 miles and Whitesboro at 25 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Deep Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Herkimer County records list white sucker, yellow perch and brook trout among the fish reported. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Read Deep Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 65°F on average, January about 16°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about mid April. Ice clears near mid April and comes back about early December in a typical year. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Deep Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Maple Lake is 2.9 miles distant. Treat access at Deep Lake as something to verify.