Gowdy Pond Fishing in Oswego County, New York

• Overview

  Out in Oswego County, New York, sits Gowdy Pond. Height above sea level is 587 feet. The water measures roughly 16 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Richland sits 3.7 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Syracuse sits 35 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Neighbouring water: Lower Reservoir 1.4 miles, Bud Lee Pond 3.3 miles away, Bass Lake 4.2 miles, Round Pond 4.5 miles away and Sisley Ponds 4.8 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Gowdy Pond

  We hold no depth figure for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Oswego County records list alewife, rainbow smelt, lake trout and johnny darter among the fish reported. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. On Gowdy Pond that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 68°F and January near 19°F. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early April. On average, early April opens the water and mid December closes it again. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. That is the shape of the year on Gowdy Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Lower Reservoir, 1.4 miles out. For Gowdy Pond in particular, ask before you travel.