Whipple Pond, New York: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Whipple Pond is one of the Oswego County listings for New York. The ground around here is pine and birch. The whole thing is a single swim; walk it in a minute. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Oswego County. Supplies mean a trip to Bernhards Bay, 5.7 miles off. The nearest city of size is Syracuse, 22 miles away. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Whipple Pond

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. 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 Oswego County, recorded fish include alewife, rainbow smelt, lake trout, johnny darter and yellow perch. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. The shape of Whipple Pond decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 69°F, while January sits near 21°F. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from early April. The open-water window runs from around early April to about mid December in an average year. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Plan around that when you fish Whipple Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Failing this one, try Panther Lake, 1.5 miles away. Check the current arrangement for Whipple Pond.