Indian Pond, New York: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Indian Pond lies within the bounds of Lewis County, New York. Elevation runs to 748 feet. At about 97 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. About 1.9 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. Few waters listed in Lewis County are bigger. Philadelphia lies 13 miles from the water. The nearest city of size is Kingston, 52 miles away. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Indian Pond

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Survey and observation records for Lewis County include white sucker, brown trout, pumpkinseed, brook trout and brown bullhead. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. On Indian Pond a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 67°F and January at 16°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from mid April. Climate averages put the opening at about mid April and the closing near early December. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Plan around that when you fish Indian Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Steam Mill Pond, 0.9 miles away. Rules at Indian Pond are worth checking on the day.