Webster Pond Fishing Guide, Onondaga County, New York

• Overview

  Webster Pond is set in Onondaga County, New York. Elevation runs to 433 feet. This is a pocket water of some 4 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is a small entry by Onondaga County standards. The town to know is Nedrow, 1.5 miles out. Then Syracuse, 3.7 miles, and Westvale, 5 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Webster Pond

  We hold no depth figure for this one. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Onondaga County records list brown trout, common carp, white sucker, pumpkinseed and bluegill among the fish reported. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. At Webster Pond light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 22°F in January up to 70°F in July. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Winter locks it down, and early April brings it back. On average, early April opens the water and mid December closes it again. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Webster Pond runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. You can leave the car about 110 yards from the water. There are picnic tables recorded roughly 140 yards off. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Hiawatha Lake at 2.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing on Webster Pond should be assumed from this page alone.