Irving Pond Fishing Guide, Fulton County, New York

• Overview

  Irving Pond sits in Fulton County, out in New York. The bank is 1,693 feet above sea level. With some 137 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Around 2.1 miles of margin, front to back. It is among the larger waters listed here for Fulton County. Gloversville sits 10 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Johnstown is 12 miles away, with Northville at 16 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Irving Pond

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Species logged across Fulton County include brown trout, brook trout and white sucker. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. The near bank of Irving Pond is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 17°F in January up to 66°F in July. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. Climate figures give an open season running mid April to early December. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Expect Irving Pond to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. If the gate is shut, Prairie Lake at 0.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm before you fish Irving Pond.