Fishing at Little Salmon Lake, Herkimer County, New York

• Overview

  You will find Little Salmon Lake in Herkimer County, New York. The surface lies 2,234 feet up. Around 33 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Bank access stretches around 0.9 miles in total. It sits higher than most water we list in New York. Head to Boonville, 25 miles away, for anything you forgot. Dolgeville is 27 miles and Little Falls 31 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Little Salmon Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Species logged across Herkimer County include white sucker, yellow perch, brook trout and brown bullhead. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Work Little Salmon Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 14°F in January and 64°F in July. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Look for the thaw near mid April; the fishing lifts straight after. Break-up sits around mid April on average, with the water closing again about early December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. On Little Salmon Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Threemile Vly, 1.1 miles out. Check the position at Little Salmon Lake before loading the car.