Nellie Pond, New York: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Franklin County entry here is Nellie Pond, in New York. It lies 1,621 feet above sea level. About 15 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Some 12 miles away sits Tupper Lake, the nearest settlement. It is 87 miles to Ville-Marie, the nearest city. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Nellie Pond

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. 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. Records held for Franklin County cover brook trout, white sucker, brown trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Nellie Pond the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 65°F on average, January about 13°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late April. Average temperatures cross freezing around late April in spring and again near early December in autumn. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Time your trip to Nellie Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. There is camping recorded roughly half a mile off. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Bessie Pond, 0.2 miles out. Ask locally about Nellie Pond if anything is unclear.