Round Pond near Lima: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Round Pond is an Ontario County water, New York side. The water sits 873 feet up. At 8 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Most waters listed here for Ontario County are larger. Lima sits 2.9 miles from the bank. For a city, Rochester is 19 miles off. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Round 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. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish documented in Ontario County include alewife, rock bass and white sucker. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. The shape of Round Pond decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 70°F in July and bottoms out near 22°F in January. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early April. Expect the water usable from around early April until roughly late December. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Plan around that when you fish Round Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Mud Pond at 0.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Round Pond before loading the car.