Linlyco Lake near Little Valley: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Linlyco Lake belongs to Cattaraugus County, New York. The bank is 1,601 feet above sea level. At roughly 13 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Nearest town is Little Valley, 1.9 miles off. The nearest city of size is Buffalo, 42 miles away. Others close at hand: Timber Lake about 9.5 miles, Red House Lake some 13 miles off, Pickup Lake about 14 miles, East Mud Lake some 18 miles off and Science Lake about 18 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Linlyco Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Public occurrence data for Cattaraugus County names brown trout, white sucker and fantail darter. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Anyone new to Linlyco Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 66°F and January near 20°F on the long-run figures. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early April. Climate averages put the opening at about early April and the closing near mid December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Linlyco Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Timber Lake, 9.5 miles away. Treat Linlyco Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.