Haymarsh Pond, New York: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Haymarsh Pond lies in Hamilton County, New York. The setting is pine and birch. For supplies, Tupper Lake is 27 miles out. Saranac Lake lies 40 miles off, North Elba another 41 miles. Within a short drive: Sargent Ponds at about 1.6 miles, Grass Pond a shade over 2 miles, Utowana Lake at about 2.2 miles, Slim Pond a shade over 2.6 miles and Bear Pond at about 2.8 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Haymarsh Pond

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. 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. County-wide records name lake trout, brook trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Read Haymarsh Pond before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 64°F and January at 14°F. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Ice-out usually falls in mid April, and the weeks after it fish hardest. Average temperatures cross freezing around mid April in spring and again near early December in autumn. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Plan around that when you fish Haymarsh Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. There is a mapped landing stage half a mile away. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. For a change of water, Sargent Ponds is 1.6 miles distant. Check the position at Haymarsh Pond before loading the car.