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

• Overview

  Rock Pond is a St. Lawrence County water, New York side. The bank is 1,299 feet above sea level. About 16 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. For supplies, Hannawa Falls is 9.8 miles out. Potsdam follows at 12 miles, then Norwood at 17 miles. Close by you have: Little Rock Pond at 0.7 miles, Clear Pond some 1 mile off, Long Pond at 1.3 miles, Lilypad Pond some 1.8 miles off and Five Falls Reservoir at 2.6 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Rock Pond

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. St. Lawrence County records list rock bass, smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed and yellow perch among the fish reported. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Rock Pond that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 66°F and January about 13°F. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. After mid April the shallows warm and the fish move up. The lid tends to go about mid April and return around early December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Rock Pond fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. The water borders White Hill Wild Forest, so reserve rules are likely to apply. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Sort the permit out before you load the car. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Little Rock Pond at 0.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Rules at Rock Pond are worth checking on the day.