Fishing Pine Lake in Fulton County, New York

• Overview

  This water sits in Fulton County, New York. Elevation runs to 1,562 feet. It measures about 166 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. About 2.5 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. Size puts it in the front rank of our Fulton County list. The nearest town is Gloversville, 13 miles away. Dolgeville follows at 15 miles, then Johnstown at 15 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Pine Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Fulton County records list brown trout, brook trout and white sucker among the fish reported. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Pine Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 65°F for July and 15°F for January. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from mid April. Average temperatures cross freezing around mid April in spring and again near early December in autumn. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Expect Pine Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. The closest car park is 0.9 miles away, so pack accordingly. You can camp half a mile off, which suits an early start. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Otter Lake at 0.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Pine Lake are worth checking on the day.