Ormsbee Pond near Hannawa Falls: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  St. Lawrence County, New York, is where Ormsbee Pond sits. Beyond the shoreline you have mixed forest. At roughly 22 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Hannawa Falls is the closest town at 16 miles. Gloucester is the closest city, 76 miles away. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Ormsbee Pond

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. County-wide records name rock bass, smallmouth bass and pumpkinseed. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Ormsbee Pond gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 66°F, while January sits near 13°F. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. Expect the water usable from around mid April until roughly early December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Ormsbee Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Should this one be busy, Blue Pond is 0.3 miles off. Check the current arrangement for Ormsbee Pond.