Wohl Lake Fishing in Sullivan County, New York

• Overview

  Wohl Lake lies within the bounds of Sullivan County, New York. It sits in mixed forest country. Surface area runs to about 7 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Sullivan County. Head to Fallsburg, 1.1 miles away, for anything you forgot. Paterson sits 62 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Wohl Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish documented in Sullivan County include brown trout, brook trout, smallmouth bass, white sucker and rainbow trout. The county list is broader than any single water. On Wohl Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 22°F to 69°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. After early April the shallows warm and the fish move up. In an average year the thaw lands around early April and the freeze near mid December. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Expect Wohl Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Alta Lake at 1.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Where Wohl Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.