Lochada Lake in Sullivan County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Within Sullivan County, New York, you have Lochada Lake. It lies 1,247 feet above sea level. It measures about 92 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. There is roughly 1.8 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. On our Sullivan County list it sits near the top for size. The nearest place of any size is Barryville, 3 miles away. Sparrow Bush lies 9.5 miles off, Port Jervis another 12 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Lochada Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish documented in Sullivan County include brown trout, brook trout, smallmouth bass, white sucker and rainbow trout. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. At Lochada Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 69°F, with January the cold end at about 23°F. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late March. Expect the water usable from around late March until roughly late December. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. That is the shape of the year on Lochada Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Sand Pond at 1.5 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm before you fish Lochada Lake.