Evergreen Lake Fishing near Fayetteville, New York

• Overview

  Onondaga County in New York is where Evergreen Lake sits. The ground round it is rolling bush. About 11 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The closest town, Fayetteville, is 1.7 miles distant. Further out sit Manlius (2 miles) and Minoa (4.9 miles). A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Evergreen Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Records held for Onondaga County cover brown trout, common carp and white sucker. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Take Evergreen Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 71°F; by January the average is down near 23°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from late March. Ice clears near late March and comes back about late December in a typical year. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. It sets the rhythm of the year at Evergreen Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. Public data records a pier about half a mile out. The water borders Woodchuck Hill Field and Forest Preserve, so reserve rules are likely to apply. Look for a notice board at the entrance. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Snooks Pond at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. The position on Evergreen Lake is worth confirming on the day.