Fishing Youngs Pond in Delaware County, New York

• Overview

  Delaware County, New York, is where Youngs Pond sits. This is rolling bush country. This is a pocket water of some 20 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. 3.3 miles away sits Unadilla, the nearest town. Sidney lies 4.4 miles off, Bainbridge another 8.2 miles. Others within reach: Lake Cecil 4.2 miles away, The Fly lies 5.3 miles on, Beales Pond 6 miles away, Teed Pond lies 6.2 miles on and East Sidney Lake 6.5 miles away. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Youngs Pond

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Delaware County records list brown trout, brook trout and rainbow trout among the fish reported. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Read Youngs Pond before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 67°F; by January the average is down near 20°F. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early April. Expect the water usable from around early April until roughly mid December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Youngs Pond runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Lake Cecil at 4.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position at Youngs Pond before loading the car.