Hogsback Pond Fishing in Lewis County, New York

• Overview

  Hogsback Pond sits in Lewis County, out in New York. The surface lies 922 feet up. The water measures roughly 7 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Lewis County. Carthage lies 13 miles from the water. West Carthage lies 13 miles off, Philadelphia another 16 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Hogsback Pond

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Records held for Lewis County cover white sucker, brown trout, pumpkinseed and brook trout. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Hogsback Pond gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 67°F, with January the cold end at about 16°F. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. Climate averages put the opening at about mid April and the closing near early December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Hogsback Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Part of this sits inside or beside Hogsback State Forest, so read the notices. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Fitzgerald Pond at 0.3 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Hogsback Pond before loading the car.