Gourd Lake Fishing in Lewis County, New York

• Overview

  You will find Gourd Lake in Lewis County, New York. Height above sea level is 1,302 feet. Lowville at 12 miles is the nearest place to stop. The big place round here is Kingston, 66 miles distant. Near neighbours include: Stewart Pond at about 0.5 miles, Crystal Lake at 0.7 miles, Halfmoon Lake at about 1.1 miles, Cleveland Lake at 2.7 miles and Huckleberry Lake at about 2.8 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Gourd Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. County-wide records name white sucker, brown trout and pumpkinseed. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Fish Gourd Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 66°F, with January the cold end at about 15°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid April. Expect the water usable from around mid April until roughly early December. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Gourd Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Should this one be busy, Stewart Pond is 0.5 miles off. Confirm access to Gourd Lake locally before you travel.