Fishing Stump Pond in Albany County, New York

• Overview

  Stump Pond lies within the bounds of Albany County, New York. This is lake country bush ground. The water measures roughly 7 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Most waters listed here for Albany County are larger. Head to Colonie, 1.2 miles away, for anything you forgot. Roessleville is 3 miles and Niskayuna 3.2 miles. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Stump Pond

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Across Albany County, recorded fish include common carp, goldfish, brown trout and pumpkinseed. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Stump Pond fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 72°F in July and bottom out at 22°F in January. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from late March. Open water usually runs from late March until about mid December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Time your trip to Stump Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. A car park sits roughly half a mile away. The water borders Stump Pond Open Space, so reserve rules are likely to apply. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Should this one be busy, Ann Lee Pond is 0.8 miles off. Ask locally about Stump Pond if anything is unclear.