Goose Pond Fishing Guide, St. Lawrence County, New York

• Overview

  Goose Pond belongs to St. Lawrence County, New York. The bank is 932 feet above sea level. It covers about 5 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is a small entry by St. Lawrence County standards. Gouverneur is the closest place, 16 miles off. The nearest city of size is Kingston, 60 miles away. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Goose Pond

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Species logged across St. Lawrence County include rock bass, smallmouth bass and pumpkinseed. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Anyone new to Goose Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 67°F in July and bottom out at 16°F in January. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Winter locks it down, and mid April brings it back. On average, mid April opens the water and early December closes it again. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Time your trip to Goose Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. The water borders Pitcairn Forest Preserve Detached Parcel, so expect the reserve rules to apply. 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. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Jenny Lake, 3.3 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm before you fish Goose Pond.