Streeter Fishpond Fishing in St. Lawrence County, New York

• Overview

  Within St. Lawrence County, New York, you have Streeter Fishpond. The setting is rolling bush. At 13 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Compared with other New York water on our list, it sits high. Nearest town is Tupper Lake, 29 miles off. Kingston sits 76 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Streeter Fishpond

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Records held for St. Lawrence County cover rock bass, smallmouth bass and pumpkinseed. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Streeter Fishpond responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 64°F on average, January about 13°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late April. The season between ice runs from about late April to early December. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Streeter Fishpond.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. 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. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Riley Ponds at 0.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the current arrangement for Streeter Fishpond.