Little Shallow, New York: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Set in St. Lawrence County, New York, this is Little Shallow. The ground round it is rolling bush. This is a pocket water of some 6 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is a small entry by St. Lawrence County standards. Tupper Lake sits 27 miles from the bank. Kingston is the closest city, 77 miles away. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Little Shallow

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Open biodiversity records for St. Lawrence County list rock bass, smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch and white sucker. The county list is broader than any single water. Little Shallow gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 64°F in July and bottoms out near 13°F in January. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Winter locks it down, and late April brings it back. On the long-run averages the water opens up around late April and starts locking again about early December. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. The season on Little Shallow follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. The nearest alternative is Washbowl, 0.2 miles out. For Little Shallow in particular, ask before you travel.