Elmer Falls Pond in Lewis County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Elmer Falls Pond lies within the bounds of Lewis County, New York. The country round it is pine and birch from end to end. About 22 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Lowville lies 14 miles from the water. Beyond it, Carthage at 17 miles and West Carthage at 17 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Elmer Falls Pond

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Open biodiversity records for Lewis County list white sucker, brown trout, pumpkinseed and brook trout. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Elmer Falls Pond repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 66°F; by January the average is down near 15°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid April. Break-up sits around mid April on average, with the water closing again about early December. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. On Elmer Falls Pond the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. The nearest alternative is Taylorville Pond, 0.9 miles out. Treat Elmer Falls Pond as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.