Diamond Pond Fishing in Franklin County, New York

• Overview

  Look for Diamond Pond in Franklin County, New York. It lies 1,503 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 13 acres — small enough to read in one session. The nearest town is Malone, 12 miles away. Ville-Marie is the closest city, 67 miles away. If this one is busy: Horseshoe Pond out at 0.9 miles, Lake Duane sits 1.1 miles out, Lake Frances out at 1.6 miles, Eagle Pond sits 1.6 miles out and Deer River Flow out at 1.8 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Diamond Pond

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. County-wide records name brook trout, white sucker, brown trout and yellow perch. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. On Diamond Pond that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 65°F for July and 13°F for January. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. In an average year the thaw lands around mid April and the freeze near early December. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. It sets the rhythm of the year at Diamond Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Horseshoe Pond at 0.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm before you fish Diamond Pond.