Howard Eaton Reservoir Fishing near North East, New York

• Overview

  Look for Howard Eaton Reservoir in Chautauqua County, New York. The country round it is pine and birch from end to end. At 248 acres this is proper open water rather than a pond. Shoreline length is close to 3.2 miles, and each section fishes a little differently. It ranks high for size among our Chautauqua County listings. The nearest place of any size is North East, 5.3 miles away. The nearest city of size is Buffalo, 68 miles away.

• Where to Fish on Howard Eaton Reservoir

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Chautauqua County records list yellow perch, walleye, pumpkinseed, muskellunge and black crappie among the fish reported. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Read Howard Eaton Reservoir before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 68°F, with January the cold end at about 22°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around early April. From about early April to around mid December, expect open water on the long-run figures. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Plan around that when you fish Howard Eaton Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. You can launch: the ramp is half a mile away. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. There is camping recorded roughly 0.9 miles off. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Smith Reservoir sits 2.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the current arrangement for Howard Eaton Reservoir.