Fishing at Five Falls Reservoir, St. Lawrence County, New York

• Overview

  You will find Five Falls Reservoir in St. Lawrence County, New York. Around the bank it is lake country bush. It is a smooth basin, with the interest below the waterline rather than along it. It is among the larger waters listed here for St. Lawrence County. Some 8.6 miles away sits Hannawa Falls, the nearest settlement. Further out sit Potsdam (12 miles) and Canton (17 miles). It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Five Falls Reservoir

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Species logged across St. Lawrence County include rock bass, smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed and yellow perch. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Work Five Falls Reservoir in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 14°F in January up to 67°F in July. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Once it clears, about mid April, the fishing comes on quickly. Average temperatures cross freezing around mid April in spring and again near early December in autumn. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Expect Five Falls Reservoir to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. A slipway is marked about half a mile from here. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Horton Ponds sits 1.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Five Falls Reservoir locally before you travel.