Rice Reservoir near Gloversville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Rice Reservoir in the Fulton County part of New York. It sits in lake country bush. The water measures roughly 19 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Supplies mean a trip to Gloversville, 2.9 miles off. The nearest city of size is Albany, 42 miles away. Near neighbours: Port Reservoir at 1.1 miles, Hines Pond 1.3 miles off, Woodworth Lake at 1.8 miles, Mountain Lake 1.8 miles off and Vandenburgh Pond at 2.1 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Rice Reservoir

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Records held for Fulton County cover brown trout, brook trout, white sucker and brown bullhead. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. On Rice Reservoir the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 67°F at the top of summer and 17°F at the bottom of winter. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid April. Averages place the thaw at mid April and the freeze at early December. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Plan any trip to Rice Reservoir around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. For a change of water, Port Reservoir is 1.1 miles distant. Confirm access to Rice Reservoir locally before you travel.