Rollins Pond near Tupper Lake: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Rollins Pond is one of the Franklin County waters in New York. This is pine and birch country. It measures some 453 acres, and wind has room to build across it. Some 7.2 miles of bank gives room to move when the wind turns. It is among the larger waters listed here for Franklin County. Some 6.7 miles away sits Tupper Lake, the nearest settlement. The big place round here is Ville-Marie, 92 miles distant. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Rollins Pond

  Our records hold no depth for this water. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Species logged across Franklin County include brook trout, white sucker, brown trout and yellow perch. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Take Rollins Pond a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 65°F and January near 14°F on the long-run figures. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Break-up comes around mid April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Expect the water usable from around mid April until roughly early December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. On Rollins Pond the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. A slipway half a mile out gives trailer access. A campsite lies half a mile away for anyone staying over. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Whey Pond, 0.9 miles away. Nothing on Rollins Pond should be assumed from this page alone.