Fishing White Pond in Hamilton County, New York

• Overview

  White Pond lies within the bounds of Hamilton County, New York. The ground round it is lake country bush. By elevation it is in the upper part of our New York listings. Boonville lies 30 miles from the water. Syracuse is the closest city, 81 miles away. Others within reach: 1.2 miles out stands Kettle Pond, Harry Ponds about 1.6 miles, 1.7 miles out stands Limekiln Lake, Doe Pond about 1.7 miles and 2.2 miles out stands Johns Pond. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on White Pond

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Records held for Hamilton County cover lake trout, brook trout and yellow perch. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Take White Pond a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 64°F; the cold one sits at 13°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Once it clears, about mid April, the fishing comes on quickly. Open water usually runs from mid April until about early December. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to White Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. The nearest alternative is Kettle Pond, 1.2 miles out. The position on White Pond is worth confirming on the day.