Russ Gray Pond near Walton: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Russ Gray Pond in Delaware County, New York. It lies 1,982 feet above sea level. Small at around 7 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is a small entry by Delaware County standards. Walton is the closest town at 3.7 miles. Then Delhi, 14 miles, and Deposit, 17 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Russ Gray Pond

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Reported across Delaware County: brown trout, brook trout, rainbow trout, white sucker and tessellated darter. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. At Russ Gray Pond the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 20°F in January up to 66°F in July. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Count the season from break-up, usually early April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around early April and starts locking again about mid December. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Russ Gray Pond runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. There is recorded parking some 90 yards off. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. The nearest alternative is Launt Pond, 1.2 miles out. Check the position on Russ Gray Pond before loading the car.