Fishing Lake Nimham in Putnam County, New York

• Overview

  Putnam County, New York, is where Lake Nimham sits. The ground round it is mixed woodland. It measures about 36 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. A shoreline of some 1.2 miles keeps the choices simple. Nearest place of any size is Lake Carmel, 3.4 miles away. The nearest city of size is North Stamford, 25 miles away. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lake Nimham

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Reported across Putnam County: brown trout, bluegill, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. At Lake Nimham the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 25°F and July at about 71°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. The season on Lake Nimham rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mount Nimham Unit covers this ground, which means extra rules to check. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Little Buck Mountain Pond, 0.9 miles out. Nothing here settles the position at Lake Nimham for certain.