Thirteenth Lake Fishing in Warren County, New York

• Overview

  Thirteenth Lake sits within Warren County in New York. It stands 1,673 feet above sea level. At 325 acres this is proper open water rather than a pond. The perimeter runs near 4.2 miles, so plan the walk before you start. It ranks high for size among our Warren County listings. Head to Warrensburg, 23 miles away, for anything you forgot. After that come Hadley at 30 miles and Lake Luzerne at 31 miles. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Thirteenth Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish documented in Warren County include brown trout, brook trout, pumpkinseed and yellow perch. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Work Thirteenth Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 14°F to 64°F. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. After mid April the shallows warm and the fish move up. From about mid April to around early December, expect open water on the long-run figures. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Thirteenth Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. A camping area sits within half a mile of here. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Failing this one, try Hour Pond, 1.7 miles away. Signs at Thirteenth Lake carry more weight than any list.