Efner Lake, New York: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Efner Lake lies within the bounds of Saratoga County, New York. It sits at 1,178 feet above sea level. Roughly 101 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. A shoreline of some 1.5 miles keeps the choices simple. It ranks high for size among our Saratoga County listings. The nearest town is Corinth, 5.1 miles away. Albany is the closest city, 43 miles away. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Efner Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Saratoga County records list brown trout, pumpkinseed, white sucker, common carp and tessellated darter among the fish reported. The county list is broader than any single water. At Efner Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 68°F in July and bottom out at 18°F in January. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Break-up comes around early April, and the run that follows is short and strong. From about early April to around mid December, expect open water on the long-run figures. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Time your trip to Efner Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Jenny Lake, 0.8 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Nothing on Efner Lake should be assumed from this page alone.