Middle Pond Fishing in Franklin County, New York

• Overview

  Middle Pond sits within Franklin County in New York. The bank gives way to pine and birch. At about 61 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. Shoreline comes to about 1.8 miles, small enough to learn in a day. For a base, Tupper Lake sits 9 miles out. The nearest city of size is Ville-Marie, 89 miles away. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Middle Pond

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Fish documented in Franklin County include brook trout, white sucker, brown trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. The shape of Middle Pond decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 65°F and January about 13°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from late April. Averages place the thaw at late April and the freeze at early December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Plan around that when you fish Middle Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. You can camp half a mile off, which suits an early start. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Floodwood Pond is 1.1 miles off. For Middle Pond in particular, ask before you travel.