Lake Tamarack near Dolgeville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In New York, Lake Tamarack belongs to Herkimer County. It lies 1,437 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 5 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Our Herkimer County list holds plenty of bigger water. Dolgeville lies 19 miles from the water. After that come Little Falls at 21 miles and Boonville at 22 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lake Tamarack

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Open biodiversity records for Herkimer County list white sucker, yellow perch, brook trout and brown bullhead. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Lake Tamarack the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 66°F on average, January about 16°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near mid April. Ice clears near mid April and comes back about early December in a typical year. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. The season on Lake Tamarack rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Figert Lake is 0.7 miles off. Check the position at Lake Tamarack before loading the car.