Fishing Lake Temalo in Oswego County, New York

• Overview

  You will find Lake Temalo in Oswego County, New York. The surface lies 420 feet up. Small at around 13 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Phoenix sits 4.2 miles from here and is the nearest stop. The nearest city of size is Syracuse, 17 miles away. In the same area: Pleasant Lake within 3.7 miles, Stewarts Pond roughly 4.2 miles, Goodfellows Pond within 5 miles, Russ Pond roughly 6.2 miles and Sharps Pond within 7.6 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Lake Temalo

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Public occurrence data for Oswego County names alewife, rainbow smelt, lake trout, johnny darter and yellow perch. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Fish Lake Temalo to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 70°F in July and bottoms out near 22°F in January. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early April. Averages suggest open water from about early April through to roughly mid December. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lake Temalo.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Mapping shows a jetty some 90 yards off. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Pleasant Lake at 3.7 miles is the nearest alternative. For Lake Temalo in particular, ask before you travel.