Fishing Snake Pond in Herkimer County, New York

• Overview

  In New York, Snake Pond belongs to Herkimer County. Around the bank it is rolling bush. By elevation it is in the upper part of our New York listings. Lowville is the closest place, 29 miles off. Boonville follows at 32 miles, then Tupper Lake at 35 miles. Neighbouring water: Silver Lake roughly 0.6 miles, Razorback Pond 0.9 miles off, Thirsty Pond roughly 1.1 miles, Buck Pond 1.2 miles off and Little Rock Pond roughly 1.3 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Snake Pond

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish documented in Herkimer County include white sucker, yellow perch and brook trout. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Take Snake Pond a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 64°F; by January the average is down near 13°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from late April. Expect the water usable from around late April until roughly early December. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Time your trip to Snake Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Silver Lake at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm before you fish Snake Pond.