Fishing at Mayham Pond, Schoharie County, New York

• Overview

  Mayham Pond lies in Schoharie County, New York. It stands 1,745 feet above sea level. The water covers some 38 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. A shoreline of some 1.1 miles keeps the choices simple. Start from Stamford, 2.7 miles down the road. It is 44 miles to Albany, the nearest city. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Mayham Pond

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Public occurrence data for Schoharie County names brown trout, rainbow trout, brook trout and bluegill. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Read Mayham Pond for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 19°F and July at about 65°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. Winter locks it down, and mid April brings it back. The open-water window runs from around mid April to about early December in an average year. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. On Mayham Pond that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Failing this one, try Utsayantha Lake, 2.9 miles away. For Mayham Pond in particular, ask before you travel.