Green Lake Fishing Guide, Fulton County, New York

• Overview

  Green Lake is a Fulton County water, New York side. The bank is 1,532 feet above sea level. It measures about 48 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. For a base, Gloversville sits 12 miles out. After that come Johnstown at 14 miles and Dolgeville at 14 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Green Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. County-wide records name brown trout, brook trout, white sucker, brown bullhead and tessellated darter. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. The near bank of Green Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 65°F and January near 15°F on the long-run figures. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around mid April and starts locking again about early December. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. It sets the rhythm of the year at Green Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Kane Mountain Trailhead Parking holds the nearest mapped parking, half a mile out. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Otter Lake at 0.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Signs at Green Lake carry more weight than any list.