Hog Pond Fishing Guide, Herkimer County, New York

• Overview

  Hog Pond lies within the bounds of Herkimer County, New York. Elevation runs to 1,834 feet. About 5 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by Herkimer County standards. The nearest town is Lowville, 25 miles away. After that come Carthage at 27 miles and West Carthage at 27 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Hog Pond

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Across Herkimer County, recorded fish include white sucker, yellow perch, brook trout, brown bullhead and brown trout. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. The shape of Hog Pond decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 64°F, the coldest about 13°F. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from late April. Break-up sits around late April on average, with the water closing again about early December. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. That is the shape of the year on Hog Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Tied Lake Primitive Area runs up to the bank here, which usually means extra restrictions. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Tied Lake at 0.5 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm before you fish Hog Pond.