Fishing at Merrick Pond, Delaware County, New York

• Overview

  Delaware County in New York is where Merrick Pond sits. It lies 1,929 feet above sea level. At roughly 23 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. By elevation it is in the upper part of our New York listings. For a base, Walton sits 8.4 miles out. Deposit lies 10 miles off, Unadilla another 18 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Merrick Pond

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Delaware County records list brown trout, brook trout and rainbow trout among the fish reported. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Merrick Pond a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 66°F on average, January about 20°F. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about early April until roughly mid December. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Merrick Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Trask Pond, 0.7 miles out. Check the current arrangement for Merrick Pond.