Fishing Fisher Vly Lake in Hamilton County, New York

• Overview

  Hamilton County in New York is where Fisher Vly Lake sits. Elevation runs to 2,405 feet. About 6 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by Hamilton County standards. Gloversville at 13 miles is the nearest place to stop. Further out sit Northville (14 miles) and Johnstown (16 miles). The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Fisher Vly Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Survey and observation records for Hamilton County include lake trout, brook trout and yellow perch. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Fisher Vly Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 15°F and July at about 65°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around mid April. The season between ice runs from about mid April to early December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Plan around that when you fish Fisher Vly Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Winter Lake sits 0.4 miles off and takes the overflow. For Fisher Vly Lake in particular, ask before you travel.