Moshier Creek, New York: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Moshier Creek lies in Herkimer County, New York. The water sits 1,647 feet up. Lowville lies 21 miles from the water. It is 73 miles to Kingston, the nearest city. Other water within reach: Bear Pond 2 miles off, Sunday Lake a shade over 2.5 miles, Moshier Ponds 2.6 miles off, Pepperbox Pond a shade over 2.9 miles and Deer Pond 3.4 miles off. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Moshier Creek

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. After rain the colour clears from the surface first, so fish the edges. Slack water behind an obstruction is worth more than open current. Species logged across Herkimer County include white sucker, yellow perch, brook trout, brown bullhead and brown trout. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Moshier Creek a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 65°F and January about 14°F. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. The quiet pools cap over in winter, the riffles never quite do, and mid April clears the lot. Ice clears near mid April and comes back about early December in a typical year. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Moshier Creek.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Bear Pond at 2 miles is the nearest alternative. Where Moshier Creek is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.