Fishing Mud Pond in Clinton County, New York

• Overview

  New York holds Mud Pond, in Clinton County. Elevation runs to 1,460 feet. This is a pocket water of some 15 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Dannemora lies 16 miles from the water. Peru is 16 miles and Lake Placid 17 miles. If this one is busy: Taylor Pond 1.8 miles away, Silver Lake at 2 miles, Cranberry Pond 4 miles away, Union Falls Pond at 5.2 miles and Slush Pond 5.3 miles away. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Mud Pond

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Survey and observation records for Clinton County include brown trout, white sucker and brook trout. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Mud Pond gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 66°F and January about 15°F. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Look for the thaw near mid April; the fishing lifts straight after. The lid tends to go about mid April and return around early December. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Time your trip to Mud Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. 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. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Taylor Pond at 1.8 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Mud Pond before loading the car.