Palmers Pond in Allegany County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  You will find Palmers Pond in Allegany County, New York. This is mixed forest ground. At roughly 5 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is a small entry by Allegany County standards. Alfred is the closest place, 5.8 miles off. For a city, Rochester is 62 miles off. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Palmers Pond

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Species logged across Allegany County include white sucker, brown trout and fantail darter. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. At Palmers Pond light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 19°F in January and 66°F in July. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. Look for the thaw near early April; the fishing lifts straight after. The lid tends to go about early April and return around mid December. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Palmers Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. There is recorded parking some 110 yards off. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Foster Lake, 5.2 miles away. The position on Palmers Pond is worth confirming on the day.