Icehouse Pond Fishing in Hamilton County, New York

• Overview

  Icehouse Pond lies within the bounds of Hamilton County, New York. The surface lies 1,880 feet up. Surface area runs to about 7 acres — small enough to read in one session. Most waters listed here for Hamilton County are larger. Boonville lies 34 miles from the water. Syracuse is the closest city, 84 miles away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Icehouse Pond

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. County-wide records name lake trout, brook trout, yellow perch, smallmouth bass and brown bullhead. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Icehouse Pond fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 63°F, with January the cold end at about 13°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around late April. The lid tends to go about late April and return around late November. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Icehouse Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Overnight stays are possible about half a mile out, where camping is mapped. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Helldiver Pond at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position on Icehouse Pond before loading the car.