Quiver Pond Fishing in Herkimer County, New York

• Overview

  Quiver Pond lies in Herkimer County, New York. It lies 1,732 feet above sea level. At roughly 19 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Head to Boonville, 29 miles away, for anything you forgot. Beyond it, Lowville at 31 miles and Tupper Lake at 39 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Quiver Pond

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Species logged across Herkimer County include white sucker, yellow perch and brook trout. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Quiver Pond fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 64°F for July and 13°F for January. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. Average temperatures cross freezing around mid April in spring and again near early December in autumn. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Quiver Pond fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Overnight stays are possible half a mile away. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Cary Lake, 1.5 miles out. Treat access at Quiver Pond as something to verify.