Sly Pond near Queensbury: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Sly Pond is listed under Warren County, New York. It stands 925 feet above sea level. The water covers some 44 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The full circuit measures close to 1.0 miles on foot. The town to know is Queensbury, 5.5 miles out. Then Glens Falls North, 9.5 miles, and Warrensburg, 9.8 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Sly Pond

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Records held for Warren County cover brown trout, brook trout, pumpkinseed and yellow perch. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Anyone new to Sly Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 69°F, with January the cold end at about 19°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. The lid usually goes in early April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. The lid tends to go about early April and return around mid December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. It sets the rhythm of the year at Sly Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. You can camp about half a mile away, going by the mapping. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The Three Ponds, 0.9 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position at Sly Pond before loading the car.