Lake Nebo Fishing in Washington County, New York

• Overview

  Lake Nebo is listed under Washington County, New York. It sits in mixed forest country. The water covers some 124 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Around 1.9 miles of margin, front to back. It ranks high for size among our Washington County listings. Some 6.9 miles away sits Queensbury, the nearest settlement. Whitehall lies 9.8 miles off, Hartford another 11 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lake Nebo

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Washington County records list brown trout, white sucker and tessellated darter among the fish reported. The county list is broader than any single water. Fish Lake Nebo where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 69°F for July and 19°F for January. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around early April. On average, early April opens the water and mid December closes it again. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. On Lake Nebo that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Lake Pond at 1 mile is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Lake Nebo locally before you travel.