Sawmill Creek Fishing Guide, Richmond County, New York

• Overview

  Set in Richmond County, New York, this is Sawmill Creek. Rolling hill runs right down to the water. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our New York listings. For supplies, Chelsea is 0.7 miles out. The big place round here is Elizabeth, 3.7 miles distant. Close by you have: Islington Pond at about 4 miles, Ohrback Lake 4.2 miles away, Brooks Lake at about 4.2 miles, Martling Lake 4.3 miles away and Stump Pond at about 4.3 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Sawmill Creek

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Work the tide here — moving water feeds, slack water rests. The outside of each bend cuts deepest and holds the better fish. Slack water behind an obstruction is worth more than open current. Across Richmond County, recorded fish include brown trout, bluegill and pumpkinseed. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. On Sawmill Creek the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 76°F; the cold one sits at 31°F. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. The season on Sawmill Creek follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. The water borders Pralls Island, so expect the reserve rules to apply. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Islington Pond sits 4 miles off and takes the overflow. Where Sawmill Creek is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.