Lake Sunnyside Fishing near Queensbury, New York

• Overview

  Lake Sunnyside lies within the bounds of Warren County, New York. Elevation runs to 338 feet. It measures about 39 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The closest town, Queensbury, is 1.4 miles away. Albany is the closest city, 50 miles away. Within a short drive: Dream Lake just 0.4 miles, Glen Lake at 1.9 miles, Bear Pond just 2.2 miles, Round Pond at 2.4 miles and Bacon Pond just 2.7 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Lake Sunnyside

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. County-wide records name brown trout, brook trout, pumpkinseed, yellow perch and white sucker. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Take Lake Sunnyside a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 19°F to 70°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about early April. The lid tends to go about early April and return around mid December. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Lake Sunnyside runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Dream Lake at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat access at Lake Sunnyside as something to verify.