Fishing at Jamesville Reservoir, Onondaga County, New York

• Overview

  You will find Jamesville Reservoir in Onondaga County, New York. The water sits 633 feet up. It measures about 217 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. About 2.7 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. On our Onondaga County list it sits near the top for size. 3.7 miles away sits Nedrow, the nearest town. Fayetteville is 5 miles away, with Manlius at 5 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Jamesville Reservoir

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Species logged across Onondaga County include brown trout, common carp and white sucker. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Read Jamesville Reservoir for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 69°F; the cold one sits at 22°F. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early April. Open water usually runs from early April until about mid December. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. It holds true on Jamesville Reservoir more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Green Lake sits 1.9 miles off and takes the overflow. The position on Jamesville Reservoir is worth confirming on the day.