Fishing at Lynus Vly, Fulton County, New York

• Overview

  Look for Lynus Vly in Fulton County, New York. The water sits 2,018 feet up. At 4 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is a small entry by Fulton County standards. Supplies mean a trip to Gloversville, 7.3 miles off. For a city, Albany is 44 miles off. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Lynus Vly

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. County-wide records name brown trout, brook trout, white sucker, brown bullhead and tessellated darter. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Lynus Vly that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 17°F in January to roughly 67°F in July. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. In an average year the thaw lands around mid April and the freeze near early December. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. On Lynus Vly the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. For a change of water, Jackson Summit Reservoir is 1.4 miles distant. Check the current arrangement for Lynus Vly.