Lake Loraine Fishing in Oswego County, New York

• Overview

  The Oswego County entry here is Lake Loraine, in New York. It stands 643 feet above sea level. Small at around 18 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Richland sits 8.9 miles from here and is the nearest stop. It is 30 miles to Syracuse, the nearest city. Within a short run: Ike Allen Pond 0.5 miles, Edick Pond just 0.7 miles, Round Pond 1.4 miles, Black Pond just 1.7 miles and Green Pond 2.1 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lake Loraine

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Public occurrence data for Oswego County names alewife, rainbow smelt and lake trout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Lake Loraine gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 69°F and January near 20°F on the long-run figures. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. After early April the shallows warm and the fish move up. The lid tends to go about early April and return around mid December. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Plan any trip to Lake Loraine around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Ike Allen Pond is 0.5 miles off. Treat access at Lake Loraine as something to verify.