Spectacle Pond near Ticonderoga: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Spectacle Pond in Warren County, New York. What surrounds it is rolling bush. The water covers some 25 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. There is roughly 1.1 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. The closest town, Ticonderoga, is 12 miles distant. Whitehall lies 15 miles off, Crown Point another 18 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Spectacle Pond

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Survey and observation records for Warren County include brown trout, brook trout and pumpkinseed. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Take Spectacle Pond a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 67°F; by January the average is down near 17°F. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around mid April. The season between ice runs from about mid April to early December. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Time your trip to Spectacle Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. 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. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Buttermilk Pond, 1.6 miles out. Confirm access to Spectacle Pond locally before you travel.