Fishing at Hanging Bog, Allegany County, New York

• Overview

  Hanging Bog is one of the Allegany County waters in New York. Elevation runs to 1,969 feet. With some 34 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Around 1.0 miles of margin, front to back. By elevation it is in the upper part of our New York listings. Cuba lies 6.3 miles from the water. Buffalo is the closest city, 52 miles away. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Hanging Bog

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Species logged across Allegany County include white sucker, brown trout and fantail darter. The county list is broader than any single water. At Hanging Bog the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 20°F to 66°F. Hard water is a season in its own right here. After early April the shallows warm and the fish move up. Climate figures give an open season running early April to mid December. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Hanging Bog.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. This sits inside Hanging Bog Wildlife Management Area, so read the reserve notices first. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Rushford Lake at 4.3 miles is the sensible second choice. Rules at Hanging Bog are worth checking on the day.