Long Pond Fishing near Hannawa Falls, New York

• Overview

  Look for Long Pond in the St. Lawrence County part of New York. The sea is 32 miles distant. At roughly 22 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The town to know is Hannawa Falls, 11 miles out. Gloucester is the closest city, 70 miles away. Other water nearby: Lilypad Pond lies 0.5 miles on, Little Rock Pond (0.7 miles), Rock Pond lies 1.3 miles on, Clear Pond (1.4 miles) and Sterling Pond lies 2.1 miles on. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Long Pond

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Records held for St. Lawrence County cover rock bass, smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch and white sucker. The county list is broader than any single water. Anyone new to Long Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 66°F and January reads 13°F. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid April. The water is typically free of ice between mid April and early December. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Long Pond runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Lilypad Pond sits 0.5 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Long Pond locally before you travel.