Sunset Pond near Tupper Lake: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  The Franklin County entry here is Sunset Pond, in New York. This is mixed forest ground. About 5 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Franklin County. Tupper Lake at 6.8 miles is the nearest place to stop. The nearest city of size is Gloucester, 90 miles away. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Sunset Pond

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Survey and observation records for Franklin County include brook trout, white sucker, brown trout and yellow perch. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Take Sunset Pond a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 65°F, the coldest about 13°F. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from mid April. Ice usually gives way near mid April, and forms again about early December. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. That shapes the year on Sunset Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Mountain Pond at 2.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the current arrangement for Sunset Pond.