Hudson Lake Fishing Guide, Otsego County, New York

• Overview

  Hudson Lake belongs to Otsego County, New York. The water sits 1,401 feet up. Around 29 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. 3.1 miles away sits Worcester, the nearest town. Cobleskill is 12 miles and Cooperstown 14 miles. Close by you also have: Caryl Lake just 3.9 miles, Mud Lake at about 3.9 miles, Fly Pond just 4.3 miles, Summit Lake at about 5.8 miles and Bear Swamp Pond just 5.8 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Hudson Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Species logged across Otsego County include brown trout, brook trout, white sucker and common carp. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. On Hudson Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 66°F and January near 18°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid April. In an average year the thaw lands around mid April and the freeze near early December. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. On Hudson Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. If the gate is shut, Caryl Lake at 3.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Hudson Lake before loading the car.